The short version
83% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 5–17
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 39
- Capacity
- 83%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Gill Makinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
May 2023 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
June 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
February 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
February 2013 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
March 2007 | Inspection
Location
28-30 North Promenade, St Annes on Sea, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 2NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's College Grammar School
Independent · 700m away
Poplar House School
Independent · 830m away
Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 893m away
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
AKS Lytham
Independent · 2.1km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Red Rose School a selective school?
Yes. Red Rose School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Red Rose School's Ofsted rating?
Red Rose School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Red Rose School?
Red Rose School currently has 39 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Red Rose School take?
Red Rose School caters for pupils aged 5 to 17.
Where is Red Rose School?
Red Rose School is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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