The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (115% full)
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 242
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Angela Wade (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCherry Fold Community Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hameldon Community College
Secondary · Very close
The Rose School
Special school · Very close
Coal Clough Academy
Academy · 788m away
Taywood Nursery School
Nursery · 796m away
Christ The King Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 851m away
Burnley Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rosewood Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Broadfield Specialist School's Ofsted rating?
Broadfield Specialist School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Broadfield Specialist School?
Broadfield Specialist School currently has 242 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Broadfield Specialist School take?
Broadfield Specialist School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Broadfield Specialist School?
Broadfield Specialist School is in Burnley, BB11 5BT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Broadfield Specialist School have a sixth form?
Yes, Broadfield Specialist School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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