Coal Clough Academy
School Name: Coal Clough Academy Address: Swindon Street Town/City: Burnley County: Lancashire Postcode: BB11 4PF Telephone Number: 01282 421142 Website: coalclough.org
Phase: Ages 11-16 Type: Academy alternative provision sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2015 Trust: Education Partnership Trust Sponsor: Education Partnership Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Holly Clarke
Capacity: 152
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 142 (67% boys & 33% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 67.6%
URN: 142054
DfE Number: 888/1112
UKPRN: 10049604
UPRN: 10023761865
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Burnley (E07000117)
Constituency: Burnley (E14001142)
Electoral Ward: Trinity (E05005163)
Easting & Northing: 382948E, 432219N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 11.93" N 2° 15' 36.54" W
Plus Code: 9C5VQPPQ+MW
DfE Record: View record
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- Wendy Bridson - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 9 May 2022.
- Mark Cocker - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 April 2030.
- Catherine Donnelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
- Mr David Fisher - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
- Valeed Ghafoor - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
- Daniel Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 October 2030.
- Ms Fazila Karolia - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
- Saba Khalid - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 April 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 13 April 2030.
- Mrs Sharon Roscoe - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 April 2026.
- Darla Stott - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 June 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 June 2030.
- Ms Rebecca Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 January 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2028.
- Mark Townsend - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 February 2030.