The short version
88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Selective intake
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School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 7–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 92
- Capacity
- 88%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr George Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Good
October 2021 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
September 2014 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
October 2011 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Inspection
Standard inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
Bamford Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 0RT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Rossendale School a selective school?
Yes. Rossendale 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 Rossendale School's Ofsted rating?
Rossendale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rossendale School?
Rossendale School currently has 92 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rossendale School take?
Rossendale School caters for pupils aged 7 to 19.
Where is Rossendale School?
Rossendale School is in Bury, BL0 0RT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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