Schools in Colne, North West (2025)
12 schools · 4,593 students · 7 local authority, 5 academy · median Pupils on roll 216.
Colne, in North West, has 12 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,593 students. By level there are 9 primary, 3 secondary; by sector 7 local authority, 5 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Colne's schools is 216, below the North West median of 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
12 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy (84.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Laneshaw Bridge Primary (74.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Trawden Forest Primary School (66.9, top 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Colne Park High School (989 students), Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School (812 students), Colne Primet Academy (805 students).
Ranked schools in Colne
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 184Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyColne · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 216 students
- 274Laneshaw Bridge PrimaryColne · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 204 students
- 367Trawden Forest Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 193 students
- 450Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 187 students
- 545Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High SchoolColne · Local authority Secondary44.1 Attainment 8 · 812 students
- 639Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 175 students
- 738Colne Lord Street SchoolColne · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 327 students
- 830Colne Park High SchoolColne · Academy Secondary38.0 Attainment 8 · 989 students
- 928Park Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 319 students
- 1024Colne Primet Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 185 students
- 1124West Street Community Primary SchoolColne · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 181 students
- 1218Colne Primet AcademyColne · Academy Secondary35.4 Attainment 8 · 805 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Colne · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 84.1 Top 25% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 216 |
| 2 | Laneshaw Bridge Primary Colne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 74.1 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 3 | Trawden Forest Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 66.9 Top 50% | 76% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 193 |
| 4 | Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 50.0 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 187 |
| 5 | Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School Colne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 45.4 Lower 50% | 44.1 Attainment 8 | 812 |
| 6 | Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 39.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 175 |
| 7 | Colne Lord Street School Colne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.7 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 327 |
| 8 | Colne Park High School Colne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.1 Lower 50% | 38.0 Attainment 8 | 989 |
| 9 | Park Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 319 |
| 10 | Colne Primet Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 24.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 185 |
| 11 | West Street Community Primary School Colne · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 23.9 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 181 |
| 12 | Colne Primet Academy Colne · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.5 Lower 50% | 35.4 Attainment 8 | 805 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Colne side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Colne?
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is the highest-ranked school in Colne with a Success Index (England) of 84.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Colne?
Colne has 12 schools (9 primary, 3 secondary) educating 4,593 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Colne?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Colne is 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.