Pendle Vale College
Pendle Vale College is a secondary school (Community school), ages 11–16, in Nelson, BB9, run by Lancashire council. It has 1,046 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 February 2026): Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in all 6 graded areas — inspected 10 February 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.07 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 32.2 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 205 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,046 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 37.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 30.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.27% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 4.03% | 2024/25 |
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