Pendle Community High School & College
URN: 135015 • Nelson BB9 8LF
Overview
- Name
- Pendle Community High School & College
- URN
- 135015
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Debra Grogan (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01282682260
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxford Road, Nelson BB9 8LF
Summary
Pendle Community High School & College (PCHS&C) is a community special school located in Nelson, Lancashire, catering to 163 pupils aged 11-19 with Education, Health & Care Plans. The school prioritises an inclusive and supportive environment, focusing on individual learning needs to help students achieve their potential. Core values of honesty, diversity, ambition, respect, and togetherness underpin the school's ethos.
The curriculum at PCHS&C is designed to be engaging and relevant, incorporating a mix of national curriculum elements and personalised learning pathways. Students benefit from a broad range of opportunities, including work-related learning and activities that promote independence, communication, and wellbeing. The school is committed to fostering positive behaviour and attitudes among its pupils, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Collaboration with families and external agencies is a key aspect of PCHS&C’s approach, enhancing support for students and their development. The dedicated staff team plays a crucial role in this process, working closely with pupils to celebrate their achievements and encourage continuous progress.
The curriculum at PCHS&C is designed to be engaging and relevant, incorporating a mix of national curriculum elements and personalised learning pathways. Students benefit from a broad range of opportunities, including work-related learning and activities that promote independence, communication, and wellbeing. The school is committed to fostering positive behaviour and attitudes among its pupils, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
Collaboration with families and external agencies is a key aspect of PCHS&C’s approach, enhancing support for students and their development. The dedicated staff team plays a crucial role in this process, working closely with pupils to celebrate their achievements and encourage continuous progress.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Wellbeing Package (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Visits & Open Events (calendar)
- Ofsted Report (download)
- Destinations Data (download)
- Make an anonymous report (other)
- Head’s Welcome (other)
- Policies (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Al-Ikhlaas Primary School (56.9)
- Ghausia School (52.8)
- Devereux Preparatory School (45.2)
- Marles Hill Centre (KS3) C O Personalised Curriculum Support and Service (45.2)
- Marles Hill School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 136
- Pupils
- 163
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 58
- FSM %
- 50.00
- Open date
- 2005-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 163 | 105 | 58 | 136 | 50.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 162 | 112 | 50 | 136 | 50.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 159 | 105 | 54 | 136 | 43.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 159 | 105 | 54 | 136 | 43.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 149 | 103 | 46 | 136 | 41.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 137 | 98 | 39 | 145 | 37.00 |
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