Broadfield Specialist School, Burnley

In its own words: "The wellbeing of our pupils is at the heart of everything we do. To deliver a relevant, purposeful and responsive curriculum applied in a ‘real life’ context To provide expertise for SEND with specialist teaching and learning environments and highly trained and committed professional staff"

From the headteacher's welcome: "Over the past year, we have celebrated many achievements, but one of our greatest successes has been providing our students with the opportunity to participate in two European residential visits. Students travelled to both Italy and France, experiencing new cultures, developing independence, and creating memories that will last a lifetime."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, dance, choir, chess and Lego.

The nearest other special schools to Broadfield Specialist School are The Rose School (0.2 miles, Requires improvement); Holdsworth School (1.4 miles); Holly Grove School (2.2 miles, Outstanding); and Moorlands View School (2.3 miles).

Of the 22 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 86% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 50% to a further education college.

50.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Asian (16%).

Almost every pupil at Broadfield Specialist School has an education, health and care plan (267 of 267 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.

Broadfield Specialist School provides for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, multi-sensory impairment, physical disability, moderate learning difficulties, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties.

The nearest railway station is Rose Grove Rail Station, about 1200 metres away (roughly a 15-minute walk).

18 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cornell Grove (opposite), 140 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Broadfield Specialist School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 405 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109), as is usual near a town centre.

Broadfield Specialist School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.