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    Our vision is for Colne Primet Academy to be a key part in the educational journey of young people in Pendle and East Lancashire. 

    As part of Pendle Education Trust, a multi-academy trust sponsored by Nelson and Colne College, we strive to provide our students with the very best educational start in life. We have the very highest expectations and aspirations for our students, and always ensure that they have the support to achieve their goals. 

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  • Progressing

    Learning and progress are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to constanstly develop our knowledge and skills, ensuring that every day we move forwards.

  • Respectful

    We are respectful to ourselves, always aiming for our best and making the most of all our opportunities. We are respectful to others, being kind with our actions and words. And we are respectful to our environment, at a local, national and global level.

  • Inclusive

    All members of the academy are equally valued, and we appreciate the diversity within our academy community. Our curriculum ensures all students can make progress.

  • Motivated

    We set high aspirations and are driven to meet them. We value the importance of working hard to achieve our goals and the rewards gained from reaching them.

  • Expressive

    We communicate through fluent speech and writing and use creative methods to represent our knowledge and ideas. We value the work of others and what it conveys.

  • Together

    The academy community works together for the benefit of all. We value teamwork and collaboration, within the academy community and with our external partners.

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  • An excellent opportunity for any of our students wanting to make a difference in the local community with Burnley FC in the Community....

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  • Meet Sophie! After achieving outstanding results in her GCSEs, Sophie has progressed to Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form to study A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology. She plans to pursue a career as a Scientist in the future. If your child will be in Year 6 from September and would like to follow in Sophie's footsteps, book a place at our Open Event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993914734646

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  • Meet Oskar! He has progressed to a T Level in Early Years Education at Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form after achieving top grades in his GCSEs. During his time at Primet, he completed a work experience placement at Castercliff Primary Academy to support him in his ambition to become a Primary School Teacher. If your child will be in Year 6 from September and you'd like them to follow in Oskar's footsteps, book a place at our Open Event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993914734646

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  • Meet Logan. After achieving outstanding GCSE results, he's progressed to Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form to study A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Maths. He then plans to pursue a career in medicine. If your child will be in Year 6 from September and would like to follow in Logan's footsteps, book a place at our Open Event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993914734646

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  • Meet Keira. After achieving outstanding GCSE results, Keira has progressed to Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form to study A Levels Maths, 3D Design and PE. She then plans to pursue a career in physiotherapy or civil engineering. If your child is in Year 6 from September and would like to follow in Keira's footsteps, book a place at our Open Event on the link below to find out more about why we are Proud to be Primet. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/colne-primet-academy-open-evening-tickets-1993914734646

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  • Head to 4.08pm on the Lancashire Telegraph results day blog to read more about our students' successes

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  • Congratulations to our Class of 2026. Students received their results this morning before heading off to local colleges to enrol on their first-choice courses. Students progressing to Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form included: * Sophie who will be studying A Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology before pursuing a career as a scientist. * Oskar who will be enrolling on a T Level in Early Years Education, with plans to be a primary school teacher. * Laiba who has ambitions of being a teacher after completing A Levels in Psychology, Sociology and English Language. * Henry who will be studying A Levels in Accountancy, Law and Business and plans to pursue a career in accountancy. * Keira who will be studying A Levels in Maths, 3D Design and PE before pursuing a career in physiotherapy or civil engineering. * Harris, a former pupil of Castercliff Primary Academy, who is is progressing to a BTEC in Sport and Exercise Science. * Josie who will be studying A Levels in English Language, Biology and Psychology.

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  • Primet students celebrate progressing to first-choice courses

    Amongst those celebrating with family and friends were Evie-Lea Butler who is progressing to Nelson...

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  • It was a morning of smiles and celebrations at Colne Primet Academy as students celebrated receiving their GCSE results and progressing to their first-choice college courses. Click below to read more about results day. There are lots more photos to come later today. https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=1&storyid=40

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  • If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993914734646

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  • A reminder that it is GCSE Results day is on Thursday 20th August, with students able to collect their certificates between 9-10am from the sports hall. We welcome parents/carers to come with them for this important moment.

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  • If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993914734646?

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    Summer holidays

    Thank you to all of our families for your support throughout this year. We look forward to welcoming you back in September.
    A reminder that all year groups return to school on Thursday 3rd September, with Year 7 and Year 11 in at normal start time of 8.45am; and Years 8, 9 and 10 at a delayed start time of 11am. All students are then in school at normal start time on Friday 4th September. Our parent/carer handbook for 2026-27 is available on our website: https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+Handbook+and+Letters&pid=74 with all of the
    key information in for the start of the year, including parents evening dates for all year groups. If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event on 24th September on the link below.

    Click here for open event booking.