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Are all Colne neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Colne Area

Colne secondary schools serve a small market town community in east Lancashire, with 3 schools offering local options for families. Colne Park High School, Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School, and Colne Primet Academy provide comprehensive education for students across Colne town centre, Waterside, and Cotton Tree. While secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 5.4/10, Developing band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.

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Top schools in Colne

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Colne Park High School
Colne
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Waterside
Colne Primet Academy
Primet