Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, Rossendale
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2017 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
21.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
65
Total classes
9 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,540 pupils
1,498 capacity
42 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Rossendale
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Rossendale
Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.87564%
Overall absence
24.8366%
Persistent absence
1,377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
Haslingden Broadway Primary School
St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
Helmshore Primary School
Haslingden Primary School
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
Edenfield Church of England Primary School
Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
Haslingden St James Church of England Primary School
St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
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