Pendle Vale College Catchment Area
Pendle Vale College is a community secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1042 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,042
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2012
Pendle Vale College Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Pendle Vale College are allocated by Lancashire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Pendle Vale College — School Information
- Full address
- Oxford Road, Nelson, BB9 8LF
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 134989
Other Secondary Schools in Nelson
If Pendle Vale College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Nelson are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Pendle Vale College
Is Pendle Vale College oversubscribed? ▾
Pendle Vale College is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Pendle Vale College? ▾
Admission to Pendle Vale College is managed by Lancashire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Pendle Vale College cover? ▾
Pendle Vale College is a secondary school in Nelson, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Pendle Vale College? ▾
Pendle Vale College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.