Colne Park High School
Academy converter secondary school in Colne (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Colne Park High School is a happy and successful community where every student is recognised as an individual, and where we all aim to be the best we can be. We believe that every child has unique talents and strengths, and that they can experience success as they grow into confident young adults through the supportive and caring environment we provide.
We are proud of the reputation Colne Park High School has earned within the local community for providing a nurturing ethos in which our children can thrive. We are driven by an unassuming yet unswerving determination that no child in our school will be left behind. Our mission is clear: to make a difference in our communities by placing learning at the heart of all we do.
The school is first and foremost a place of learning where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to enjoy their educational journey. With a wide range of opportunities both in and out of the classroom, we believe every child will grow and flourish as part of the Park family.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 146228
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Pendle and Clitheroe
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (7 current, 5 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Penny Sutcliffe | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by academy members | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Penny Elizabeth Sutcliffe Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Lynne Braddock | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Nicola Hall | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Michael Milligan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Cheryl Wilde | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ian Singleton | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Cathy Eulert | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Miss Jessica Sutcliffe Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Alex Oehring Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Lynne Braddock Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr David Bailey Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record