The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 87% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 19.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
19.1
24.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.36
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
14% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 829
- Capacity
- 87%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr Andrew McBride (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLarkholme Primary School
Primary · 893m away
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School, Fleetwood
Secondary · 1.0km away
Northfold Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Thornton Cleveleys Manor Beach Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Fleetwood Flakefleet Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Sandcastle School
Independent · 2.0km away
Charles Saer Community Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Wulstan's and St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Rossall School a selective school?
No. Rossall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Rossall School?
Rossall School currently has 829 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rossall School take?
Rossall School caters for pupils aged 0 to 19.
Where is Rossall School?
Rossall School is in Fleetwood, FY7 8JW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rossall School have a sixth form?
Yes, Rossall School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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