Which is the best primary school in Colne?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Colne, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Colne ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Colne?

9 primary schools in Colne published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Colne, ranked

The 9 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
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19%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
2
Trawden Forest Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
3
Laneshaw Bridge Primary
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12%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
4
Colne Lord Street School
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5%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
5
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

9%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
6
Colne Primet Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
7
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Voluntary aided school

7%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
8
Park Primary School
Community school

4%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
9
West Street Community Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

52%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Colne?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks first of 9 ranked primary schools in Colne, with 78% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Colne ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Colne?: 9 primary schools in Colne published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.