Coal Clough Academy is an alternative provision academy in Burnley, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 11 to 16.
- Ages 11–16
- 142 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Alternative provision academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 142 (places for 152)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Holly Clarke
- Part of
- Education Partnership Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2015
- Free school meals
- 67.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 142054
How to get a place
3 steps
- Talk to your child’s school or the council
Places in alternative provision are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lancashire council, rather than applied for directly.
- If your child has an EHC plan
The placement should be agreed through the plan, with you involved in the decision.
- Get free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can explain your options and come to meetings with you.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2018; school remains Good (January 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2018. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, January 2024).
Contact and getting there
Swindon Street, Burnley, BB11 4PF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- The Rose School Special school · Ages 11–16 0.3 miles
- Broadfield Specialist School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 0.6 miles
- The Heights Burnley Alternative provision · Ages 5–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.0 mile
All SEND schools in Lancashire
By need in Lancashire: Speech and language (34) · Autism (30) · SEMH (22) · Moderate learning (21) · Hearing (21) · Severe learning (19) · Vision (19) · Multi-sensory (19) · PMLD (18) · Physical (17) · Dyslexia and SpLD (14)
Questions about Coal Clough Academy
How do I get a place at Coal Clough Academy?
Places at Coal Clough Academy are usually arranged by your child’s current school or Lancashire council rather than applied for directly. If your child has an EHC plan, the placement should be agreed through it.
What ages does Coal Clough Academy take?
Aged 11 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Coal Clough Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Good by Ofsted in January 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Coal Clough Academy?
Swindon Street, Burnley, BB11 4PF, in Lancashire.
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