Crawshawbooth Primary School, Rossendale

In its own words: "We are a welcoming and friendly school, offering a wide range of additional learning opportunities for your children. Please feel free to contact the school directly with any queries you may have."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a large primary school situated in the beautiful countryside of Rossendale. We are fortunate to have a number of large playgrounds, a wonderful outdoor learning space, named 'The Studio' and 'Secret Garden' and a team of dedicated professionals who are highly skilled, passionate and caring. We are a great school, which ensures happiness and health for all."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:00am and after-school care, from £7.00 per session.

In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Crawshawbooth Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 74% in Lancashire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (78% in reading, 82% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 41 families put Crawshawbooth Primary School as their first choice and 69 named it as one of their preferences, for 43 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Crawshawbooth Primary School are Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 64% reading, 51% maths); St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall (1.7 miles, Good, 67% reading, 71% maths); St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall (1.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 88% maths); and Water Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths).

Crawshawbooth Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 38 pupils (12.8%) received SEN support and 3 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).

Crawshawbooth Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.