Colne Primet Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Colne Primet Academy
Address: Dent Street
Town/City: Colne
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB8 8JF
Telephone Number: 01282 863970
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: Pendle Education Trust
Sponsor: Pendle Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mrs Julia Pilkington
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 805 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42%

Location and administration

URN: 139130
DfE Number: 888/4003
UKPRN: 10039875
UPRN: 100012548931
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Pendle (E07000122)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Waterside & Horsfield (E05013210)

Easting & Northing: 387719E, 439221N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 58.98" N 2° 11' 16.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5VRRX6+VQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jaclyn Bird - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Mr Luke Boatwright - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 June 2027.
  • Dr Thomas Cousins - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Miss Morag Davis - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 January 2027.
  • Mr Bradley Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
  • Mr Nigel Garratt - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 March 2028.
  • Mr John Hargadon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 September 2029.
  • Miss Sarah Haworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mr Timothy Richard Horsley - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2017 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 January 2029.