Laneshaw Bridge Primary, based in Colne, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Laneshaw Bridge Primary currently has around 204 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.5% boys and 49.5% girls. Around 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, Colne, BB8 7JE |
| Website: | www.laneshawbridgeschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01282865996 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Gaynor Canty |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145817 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 204 |
| Number of Boys: | 103 |
| Number of Girls: | 101 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.70% | 187 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 2.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Nursery School West Street , BB8 0HP | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laneshaw Bridge Primary Laneshaw Bridge Primary School , Emmott Lane BB8 7JE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laneshaw Bridge Primary Emmott Lane , Laneshaw Bridge BB8 7JE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bent Lane , BB8 7AA | 3out of 4 | 1,553 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trawden Forest Primary School Dean Street , Trawden BB8 8RN | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary School Rutland Street , BB8 0QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | 3out of 4 | 2,442 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colne Park High School Venables Avenue , BB8 7DP | - not rated | 2,442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.