Park Primary School
Rutland Street, Colne, BB8 0QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Park Primary School is a primary school in Colne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 7th of 9 primary schools in Colne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Pupils enjoy coming to this friendly, welcoming and caring school. There is a strong sense of teamwork and everybody treats each other with respect. Children and pupils achieve well. At school, pupils aim to 'come in strong, go out stronger'. The school's global themes, which include peace and conflict, identity and diversity, run through all areas of everyday life. Pupils respond positively to the high expectations that staff have of them. They know that staff will support and care for them. Pupils are willing to share any worries or concerns. Pupils are confident that staff would sort out any bullying immediately. This helps pupils to feel safe. Children in the early years and pupils across the rest of the school behave well. They respond positively to staff's high expectations of their conduct. Pupils work together productively and respect each other and the staff who care for them. Pupils experience a range of interesting extra-curricular activities. For example, fishing, choir and chess clubs. These activities enable them to develop their sporting and creative skills. Pupils learn about the benefits of keeping fit and healthy. Pupils are proud to take on leadership roles, such as head girl and boy. Pupils are encouraged to work hard to achieve their aspirations and potential.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, leaders have not given enough thought to the essential knowledge that pupils must learn. This means that staff are not clear about what they should teach. This sometimes leads to gaps in pupils' knowledge that hinders their achievement. Leaders should ensure that they identify the key knowledge that pupils must learn so that teachers know what to teach and when to teach this content.
- In some foundation subjects, teachers are less proficient in using the new approach to assessment. This stops them from checking how well pupils have learned the curriculum. It also hinders them from making sure that learning builds on what pupils already know. Leaders should ensure that staff receive the training that they need to use the new systems effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
47 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
319 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Park Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Street Community Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Colne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Colne Lord Street School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Foulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Midgley
- Phone
- 01282863225
- Address
- Rutland Street, Colne, BB8 0QJ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 119172
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.