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Pendle Vale College is a secondary community school in Nelson, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Pendle Vale College has a Progress 8 score of +0.07 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 41.5, 58% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 18.9%, 21% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.3%.
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Pendle Vale College has a Progress 8 score of +0.07, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 41.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
58% of students at Pendle Vale College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Pendle Vale College has an overall absence rate of 8.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Pendle Vale College is 18.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
21% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
14% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Pendle Vale College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Pendle Vale College is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Pendle Vale College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
301/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
121/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.2
Bus Stops
24
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Colne Rail Station
1.5km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Nelson area
4.7
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 15 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.