Open Other Secondary Mixed

Colne Primet Academy

Dent Street, Colne, BB8 8JF
Part of: PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Colne Primet Academy
Colne, BB8 8JF
858 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
36.70% FSM %
436 Boys
422 Girls
About Colne Primet Academy

Colne Primet Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Colne, Lancashire, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 858 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Julia Pilkington.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Pendle
Parliamentary Constituency Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward Waterside & Horsfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PENDLE EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10039875
URN 139130
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nigel Garratt Chair of Local Governing Body 18/03/2024 17/03/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Saima Abbass Local Governor 11/10/2024 28/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Jaclyn Bird Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Luke Boatwright Local Governor 21/06/2023 20/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Thomas Cousins Local Governor 01/09/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Morag Davis Local Governor 07/01/2019 06/01/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Bradley Edwards Local Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Daniel Hacking Local Governor 01/01/2023 12/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr John Hargadon Local Governor 01/10/2025 30/09/2029 Elected by parents
Miss Sarah Haworth Local Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Timothy Horsley Local Governor 23/01/2017 22/01/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Colne Primet Primary School
0.15 km • Colne
Other
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
0.33 km • Colne
Other
Pendle View Primary School
0.34 km • Colne
Other
Pendle Community High School & College
0.71 km • Nelson
Other
Pendle Vale College
0.83 km • Nelson
Other
Castercliff Primary School
0.92 km • Nelson
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Colne Primet Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Colne, Lancashire.
Colne Primet Academy has 858 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Colne Primet Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Colne Primet Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Colne Primet Academy is Mrs Julia Pilkington.
Colne Primet Academy is at Dent Street, Colne, BB8 8JF, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Colne Primet Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Colne Primet Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Julia Pilkington
Dent Street, Colne, BB8 8JF
01282863970
www.colneprimet.co.uk
Location
BB8 8JF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139130
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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