Pendle Community High School & CollegeOxford Road , Nelson

Pendle Community High School & College is a not applicable school in Nelson, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Pendle Community High School & College currently has around 163 pupils on roll, which is about 120% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.4% boys and 35.6% girls. Around 50.0% 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 9.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 32.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 45.4%

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.

Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .