Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School, Rossendale
Data last updated 12 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding.
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At a Glance
42.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 5% to 0%. Maths has declined from 5% to 0%. Writing has declined from 5% to 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
127%
Over capacity
116 pupils
91 capacity
25 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(108)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.88463%
Overall absence
16.83168%
Persistent absence
101
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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