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Schools in BB8

A postcode district in Lancashire

  • Postcode district
  • 21 schools and nurseries

In short: BB8 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 7 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2110 primary · 4 secondary · 7 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BB8

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BB8 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BB8

10 in BB8, best first

Laneshaw Bridge Primary

Colne, BB8 7JE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

23 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
204
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Laneshaw Bridge Primary

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Colne, BB8 7JR · Academy · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

34 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
2.8%
Pupils
216
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

Trawden Forest Primary School

Colne, BB8 8RN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

30 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
3.4%
Pupils
193
Pupils per teacher
23.0
View school Trawden Forest Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in BB8

4 in BB8, best first

Colne Park High School

Colne, BB8 7DP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 3 areas

Results below the England average.

209 first choices, 212 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.5

England 46.2

Days missed
10.5%
Pupils
989
Pupils per teacher
15.8
View school Colne Park High School

Colne Primet Academy

Colne, BB8 8JF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 2 areas

Results well below the England average.

105 first choices, 154 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.1

England 46.2

Days missed
13.2%
Pupils
805
Pupils per teacher
14.0
View school Colne Primet Academy
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Nurseries in BB8

7 in BB8, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in BB8

1 in BB8, by the school's Eduscope score

The Nook School

Bb8 8hh · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
14
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Nook School

Special Schools in BB8

2 in BB8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Pendle View Primary School

Colne, BB8 8JT · Special · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
10.4%
Pupils
132
Pupils per teacher
8.3
View school Pendle View Primary School

The Nook School

Bb8 8hh · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
14
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Nook School

Private Schools in BB8

1 in BB8. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Nook School

Bb8 8hh · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
14
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Nook School
The map

Every school in BB8, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Newtown Nursery School, GoodPark Primary School, Expected standard or betterColne Primet Primary School, GoodWest Street Community Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasTrawden Forest Primary School, GoodColne Christ Church Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodFoulridge Saint Michael and All Angels CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodSs John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, Expected standard or betterPendle View Primary School, OutstandingColne Primet Academy, Needs attention in 2 areasLaneshaw Bridge Primary, OutstandingColne Lord Street School, GoodThe Nook School, GoodColne Park High School, Needs attention in 3 areasSacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodBlossom Tree Childcare Centre Ltd, GoodLakeview Children's Nursery, OutstandingLittle Buttercups Of Trawden, GoodNewtown Nursery School 0-2's, GoodInnisfree Child Care Limited, GoodToddle In Daycare Nursery Ltd, Good
  • Outstanding3
  • Good13
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BB8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BB8 has 21 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about BB8

Nearby areas

How many schools are in BB8?

BB8 has 21 schools, including 10 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 7 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BB8?

The highest-ranked schools in BB8 on Eduscope are Laneshaw Bridge Primary, Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Trawden Forest Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BB8?

There is 1 independent school in BB8, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in BB8?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in BB8 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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