163
Pupils · 2024/25
30%
EAL · 2024/25
34%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 21/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio10.0:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Pendle Community High School & College · Secondary with sixth form · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
163
Pupil : teacher ratio
10.0
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
30%
FSM eligible
57%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
34%
Contact
Address
Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 163 | 8.4 | 100% | 30% | 57% | 10% | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 162 | 8.6 | 100% | 32% | 58% | 10% | 32% |
| 2022/23 | 162 | 8.3 | 100% | 35% | 50% | 10% | 30% |
| 2021/22 | 159 | 8.4 | 100% | 34% | 50% | 12% | 33% |
| 2020/21 | 149 | 10.2 | 100% | 33% | 38% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 128 | 9.1 | 100% | 30% | 47% | 8% | 20% |
| 2017/18 | 117 | 9.6 | 100% | 27% | 45% | 9% | 22% |
| 2016/17 | 117 | 9.2 | 100% | 30% | 45% | 8% | 21% |
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