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£200 awarded to support students at West Craven

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:10:50 GMT

We are thrilled to announce that West Craven has successfully received a £200 grant from the Robert Windle Foundation.

Castercliff children rewarded with Turf Moor visit

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:22:34 GMT

Last week, some Castercliff children and their parents enjoyed some complimentary football tickets as part of the school's partnership with Burnley FC in the Community.

Primet re‑awarded LPPA following outstanding reassessment

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:01:36 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Colne Primet Academy has been awarded the prestigious Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) for a further three years, following a highly positive reassessment.

Creativity celebrated in Christmas card competition

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:51:47 GMT

Hundreds of entries were once again received for the annual Pendle Education Trust Christmas card design competition.

Casterton Choir spreads festive cheer at Dove Court Care Home

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:30:35 GMT

Casterton Primary Academy's school choir brought the magic of Christmas to Dove Court Care Home with beautiful carols, joyful arts and crafts, and heartwarming conversations with the residents.

Greggs Foundation supports Casterton Pottery Club

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:33:28 GMT

Thanks to the amazing support from the Greggs Foundation, Casterton Primary Academy has been able to run a fantastic Pottery Club as part of its enrichment programme.

Staff come together to create festive wreaths

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:40:40 GMT

We had a fantastic festive evening tonight with staff from across Pendle Education Trust, each creating their own beautiful Christmas wreath to take home.

Excellence celebrated at Colne Primet Academy’s annual Star Awards

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:03:20 GMT

Colne Primet Academy recently hosted its annual star awards, bringing together current students, proud families, and distinguished alumni for an evening dedicated to celebrating achievement, ambition, and community spirit.

West Craven High School celebrates student achievement at annual Star Awards

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:12:42 GMT

West Craven High School recently hosted its annual Star Awards, an evening filled with celebration, inspiration, and pride.

Primet and West Craven students enjoy a rewards trip to Turf Moor

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:05:13 GMT

Students from Colne Primet Academy and West Craven High School were treated to a visit to Turf Moor this week. During the day, students had the incredible opportunity to meet several key members of staff at the club.

Local primary children come together for Maths challenge at Colne Primet Academy

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:45:42 GMT

Children from Casterton Primary Academy, Castercliff Primary Academy, Pendle Primary Academy, Reedley Primary and Marsden Primary visited Colne Primet Academy for a Maths challenge

Burnley Leisure and Culture support family cooking sessions at Casterton

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:36:52 GMT

September saw the start of Casterton's family cook and play sessions with Burnley Leisure and Culture.

West Craven awarded Ernest Cook Trust grant

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:14:07 GMT

West Craven High School has been awarded a £1,000 Outdoor Essentials Grant from The Ernest Cook Trust.

Primary children make a splash at the Barnoldswick Together Swimming Gala!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:15:46 GMT

Year 5 children from Salterforth Primary School, Gisburn Road School, Barnoldswick C E School and Thornton in Craven Primary took to the water for an exciting and action-packed swimming gala organised by West Craven High School.

Excellence in Pupil Development celebrated at West Craven High School

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:17:04 GMT

Staff and students at West Craven High School are celebrating after the school received the Optimus Education Excellence in Pupil Development Award.

Children shine on the stage at Pendle Education Trust dance competition

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:06:45 GMT

Children aged 4 to 16 recently took to the stage to wow a packed-out audience at the first ever Pendle Education Trust dance competition.

Careers Day provides inspiration for Pendle Education Trust’s children

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:07:54 GMT

1,000 children from Pendle Education Trust’s family of schools met with a wide range of local employers at the Trust’s annual Careers Day, which was held as part of National Careers Week.

Dragons' Den goes green

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:09:36 GMT

Groups of children from Pendle Education Trust’s five schools pitched their sustainability ideas to a panel of judges at Nelson and Colne College, in a bid to secure funding to implement their ideas.