Emmott Lane, Laneshaw Bridge, Colne, Lancashire BB8 7JE
10 simple reasons to choose Laneshaw Bridge Primary
State primary school (academy converter) in Laneshaw Bridge, Colne.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Colne and one of the 4 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 29.8 pupils per class and 25.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 39% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Pennine Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 4 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There is a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2008.
Find another school near Laneshaw Bridge Primary
Independent Prep Schools
St Joseph's Park Hill School (10.1 miles); Lady Lane Park School (14.3 miles); Oakhill School, Prep (14.6 miles).
State Primary Schools
Earby Springfield Primary School (3.5 miles); Barrowford St Thomas Church of England Primary School (4.9 miles); Wheatley Lane Methodist Voluntary Aided Primary School (6.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Moorland School (13.6 miles); Oakhill School (13.7 miles); Heathland Private School (14.6 miles).
State Senior Schools
Nelson and Colne College (4.8 miles); South Craven School (7.1 miles); Skipton Girls' High School (9.8 miles).