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Rossendale School
Bamford Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, Lancashire, BL0 0RT, Lancashire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
92
Capacity
104
Ages
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a strong parent satisfaction rate of 92%, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 7-19. While GCSE attainment is below the national average, with an Attainment 8 score of 31.4 and 81% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the positive feedback from parents suggests a nurturing atmosphere. However, the lack of EBacc entries may indicate limited options in certain subjects.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 31.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (48 responses)
★★★★★4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child feels safe
94%
School has high expectations
94%
My child makes good progress
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
School supports development
81%
School keeps me informed
69%
School responds to concerns
65%
Location
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53.65226, -2.28329 · BL0 0RT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119845
School typeOther independent special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Rossendale School rated by Ofsted?
Rossendale School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Rossendale School a good school?
Rossendale School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Rossendale School?
Based on 48 Ofsted Parent View responses, Rossendale School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Rossendale School in GCSEs?
Rossendale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 31.4. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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