Laneshaw Bridge Primary

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, Emmott Lane, Laneshaw Bridge, Colne, BB8 7JEOpen in maps

Laneshaw Bridge Primary is a primary school in Colne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Colne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 10 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score109

109, 3 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

204 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals11.3%

11.3%, 15.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.2%

14.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Laneshaw Bridge Primary

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good61% met the expected standard
Trawden Forest Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good76% met the expected standard
Park Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good57% met the expected standard
West Street Community Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good52% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Gaynor Canty
Phone
01282865996
Website
laneshawbridgeschool.org.uk
Address
Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, Emmott Lane, Laneshaw Bridge, Colne, BB8 7JE
Local authority
Lancashire
URN
145817

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.