The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 5–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 48.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Trust
- OAK LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Nicola Pemberton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Crosshill Special School's Ofsted rating?
Crosshill Special School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Crosshill Special School?
Crosshill Special School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Crosshill Special School take?
Crosshill Special School caters for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Crosshill Special School?
Crosshill Special School is in Darwen, BB3 1HZ, in the Blackburn with Darwen local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Crosshill Special School have a sixth form?
Yes, Crosshill Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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