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Pendle Community High School & College
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Pendle Community High School & College
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- Nelson BB9 8LF
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress from low starting points due to high expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupil behaviour is exemplary with positive attitudes contributing to excellent progress.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve exceptionally well, no limits to expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, develop strong interpersonal skills.
Qualifications and Training: Regular training sessions and meetings to discuss excellent practice are part of the school's routine.
Current Educational Practices: Senior leaders regularly check teaching quality, ensuring high standards.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff show high expectations and excellent subject knowledge, resulting in significant pupil progress.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive regular training, strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Curriculum delivery matched to individual needs.
Opportunities for Involvement: A family liaison officer encourages more vulnerable parents to engage.
Communication: Pupils have various methods to communicate concerns, fostering trust and safety.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents overwhelmingly trust and appreciate the school according to discussions.
Communication: Regular engagement with parents, including during school events.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders effectively address issues with a strong culture of safeguarding.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders focus on sophisticated assessment and frequent checks to ensure continuous improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Strong leadership supported by experienced governors.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Continuous improvement in education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: There are very few bullying incidents as respect is highly promoted.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school has a strong culture of safeguarding detailed in risk assessments.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm and productive environment.
Extracurricular Offerings: After-school activities include cookery and scouting, significantly aiding personal development.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Excellent opportunities ensure pupils remain engaged and balanced.
Outdoor Facilities: Shared facilities such as canteen and sports facilities are utilized effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities including Duke of Edinburgh.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extensive programme enhances development.
Career Counselling Services: Outstanding career guidance ensures pupils are well-prepared for next stages.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High transition rates to further education or employment highlight effective preparation.
Career Counselling Services: Specialised careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Comprehensive support for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Individual education plans ensure needs are met, contributing to excellent progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Expertly designed pathways for each need.
Subjects Offered: Subjects include English, mathematics, geography, and vocational studies with a broad range of accreditation routes.
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About Us
Pendle Community High School & College is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 162 students from age 11-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-19 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8.2 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 0.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.03 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 22 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 16 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 13% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 81% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 86% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 94% | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 71% | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Pendle Community High School & College
Local authority ratio 19 : 1