Laneshaw Bridge Primary
URN: 119170 • Colne BB8 7JE
Overview
- Name
- Laneshaw Bridge Primary
- URN
- 119170
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 74.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jo Sharples (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Emmott Lane, Colne BB8 7JE
Summary
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, located in the village of Pendle, Colne, is a community school that serves a mixed-gender population of 214 pupils, slightly exceeding its capacity of 210. The school has received an outstanding rating from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to providing a high-quality education. The leadership team, comprising Executive Headteacher Gaynor Canty and Head of School Chloe Whitaker, prioritises a child-centred approach, aiming to inspire confidence and independence in every student.
The curriculum at Laneshaw Bridge is designed to be broad and creative, encouraging children to achieve their best and fostering a lifelong love of learning. The school employs evidence-based teaching methods and places significant emphasis on professional development for staff to ensure high-quality educational experiences. Additionally, the school provides robust pastoral care and targeted interventions to support individual student needs.
Community engagement is a key focus, with an open-door policy that encourages collaboration between families and the school. Laneshaw Bridge values strong relationships and feedback from parents, believing that partnership is essential for the benefit of the children.
The curriculum at Laneshaw Bridge is designed to be broad and creative, encouraging children to achieve their best and fostering a lifelong love of learning. The school employs evidence-based teaching methods and places significant emphasis on professional development for staff to ensure high-quality educational experiences. Additionally, the school provides robust pastoral care and targeted interventions to support individual student needs.
Community engagement is a key focus, with an open-door policy that encourages collaboration between families and the school. Laneshaw Bridge values strong relationships and feedback from parents, believing that partnership is essential for the benefit of the children.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 214
- Boys
- 106
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 4.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-01-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 214 | 106 | 108 | 210 | 4.20 |
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