Colne Primet Academy

If your child is already receiving Free School Meals and will be Years 8-11 in September, there is nothing you need to do. The Local Authority already holds your information and will automatically check your child's eligibility ahead of their return to school in September 2026. If your child has not been receiving a free school meal, please read the information below. From September 2026, the Government is extending eligibility for Free School Meals. This means that more families may now qualify for support, even if they have not previously been eligible. You can find out if you are eligible here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/#2.-eligibility What this means for you If your household income is lower, your child may now be entitled to free school meals at school Schools receive additional funding (known as Pupil Premium) for every eligible child, which is used to support learning, resources and enrichment opportunities Even if your child prefers a packed lunch, applying can still bring valuable benefits to both your child and the school What you need to do If you think you may now be eligible, we strongly encourage you to submit an application before the start of the academic year. Applications are quick, confidential and securely processed. You can apply online here: https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/schools-and-education/free-school-meals/#3.-apply If your child is already receiving Free School Meals, you do not need to reapply Why it's important to apply Ensures your child receives all the support they are entitled to Helps the school access additional funding to support pupils May provide access to further support, such as help with trips or activities Find out more here: https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Catering+and+Free+School+Meals&pid=78

If your child will be in Year 6 in September, you can book a place at our Open Event here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/colne-primet-academy-open-evening-tickets-1993914734646

Well done to two of our students who represented their cricket clubs across Lancashire this week! Sophie played in the LJCL girls U15 interleague team at Lowerhouse. She top scored with 37 not out chasing 100. Oscar captained Lancashire Inter league U14s at Haslingden and took a fantastic wicket.

Our end of summer term newsletter is now available to download from our website: https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletter&pid=84 Thank you to all of our families for your support throughout this year. We look forward to welcoming you back in September. A reminder that all year groups return to school on Thursday 3rd September, with Year 7 and Year 11 in at normal start time of 8.45am; and Years 8, 9 and 10 at a delayed start time of 11am. All students are then in school at normal start time on Friday 4th September. Our parent/carer handbook for 2026-27 is available on our website: https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Parent+Handbook+and+Letters&pid=74 with all of the key information in for the start of the year, including parents evening dates for all year groups.

Happy holidays year 6. We hope you are enjoying your book, "The final year," that was handed out on Transition Day. Take a look at what has been going on at Primet. https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Y6+Transition&pid=85&action=saved

The Oracle – Summer Term 2026 is now ready to read! Our latest edition is packed with fantastic reading achievements and book-inspired content, including: AR Target Achievers Teacher Awards AR Word Millionaires & Photo Gallery Book Reviews New Oracle Book Series Guide Reading Challenges ...and much, much more! Take a look and celebrate the amazing reading success of our students this term. Happy reading! https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Oracle+-+Our+School+Library&pid=66

Hello, This week's parent newsletter is now available to read. In this week's edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week Primet Positive Top Earners for this Half Term New 2026–2027 Student Timetables Staff vs Student Event Water Safety Awareness Year 7 & 8 Cricket Team Tournament Information about our upcoming Open Evening ...plus much more! https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletter&pid=84

Year 7 & 8 Cricket Team Achieve Runners-Up Spot in Pendle Schools Tournament A huge congratulations to Colne Primet Academy's Year 7 and 8 Cricket Team, who secured an impressive second-place finish in the Pendle Schools Tournament on Thursday evening. The team produced an outstanding display of skill, determination and teamwork throughout the competition, narrowly missing out on the title of Pendle Champions by just a few runs. Competing in extremely hot conditions, the students showed tremendous resilience and commitment, representing the school with pride and sportsmanship. Their effort, attitude and performance were a credit to themselves and the academy. We are incredibly proud of everything they achieved and congratulate all of the players on a fantastic tournament. Well done, team – a brilliant achievement and another reason to be Proud to be Primet!

This week's Newsletter is now ready to read! In this week's edition, you'll find: Stars of the Week A spotlight on Maths A work experience student case study A Year 9 update Highlights from our Staff vs Student sports event Personal Development news Sports Day information ...and much, much more! Take a look to see all the fantastic things happening across our school this week. https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletter&pid=84

This Week's Parent Newsletter is Now Available! Our latest parent newsletter is now ready to read! In this week's edition you'll find: Stars of the Week Year 10 Work Experience An update from the Humanities Department Year 10 news and updates Year 8 crowned Pendle Rounders Champions Information about the upcoming Year 9 Key Stage 3 Graduation Ceremony Details of our Summer Reward Giveaway ...plus much, much more! https://www.colneprimet.co.uk/page/?title=Newsletter&pid=84