Pendle Community High School & College
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
162
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(24/10/2017)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

9.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
33.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
34.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
49.6%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Oxford Road
Nelson
BB9 8LF
01282682260

School Description

The school meets requirements on the publication of specified information on its website. The headteacher took up her position on a part-time basis in April 2016, working alongside the previous headteacher to aid transition. She became headteacher full time in September 2016. The school provides for pupils and students with an education, health and care plan or a statement of special educational needs. Pupils and students have profound and multiple learning difficulties, physical disabilities, severe learning difficulties and Inspection report: Pendle Community High School & College, 24–25 October 2017 Page 10 of 13 moderate learning difficulties. A number of pupils have speech and communication needs, some of which are related to autism. Some have serious medical conditions and complex multiple needs. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is higher than the national average. Just over one third of students are from minority ethnic groups. Most of these do not have English as a first language. The school is co-located with Pendle Vale College and uses some of its facilities, such as the school canteen for pupils in key stage 4 and students in the 16 to 19 provision. The school does not use alternative provision.

Pendle Community High School & College Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 62% Strongly Agree 15% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>62, "strongly_agree"=>15, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 23% Disagree 31% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>31, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 31% Strongly Agree 38% Agree 8% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>31, "strongly_agree"=>38, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 77% Agree 8% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>77, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 38% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 38% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 23% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 46% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>46, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 23% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 21-03-2024

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