Rosebank School, Northwich
Rosebank School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Northwich. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2017. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2022 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2017)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rosebank School in detail
Rosebank School in its own words
In its own words: "Rosebank School is a specialist school committed to providing a safe, nurturing and ambitious learning environment for children with Autism Spectrum Condition. We recognise that every child is unique, with their own strengths, interests, communication style and individual needs."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Rosebank, we believe that every child deserves a meaningful, ambitious and enjoyable start to their education. Our Early Years curriculum is carefully designed around the individual needs, strengths and interests of children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), while reflecting the statutory Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. We recognise that every child develops differently."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Rosebank School are The Russett School (1.3 miles, Outstanding); Everly East Academy (1.9 miles); Adventure Wellbeing School (2 miles); and Elmy Hall School (2 miles).
The Russett SchoolEverly East AcademyAdventure Wellbeing SchoolElmy Hall School
Who goes there
34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.7% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Rosebank School has an education, health and care plan (52 of 52 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Rosebank School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Greenbank Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beech Lane (cnr), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Cheshire West and Chester (71).
Suspensions and exclusions
Rosebank School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from March 2017, 9 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2017 inspection - down from Outstanding.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
34.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Speech and language, Autism, SEMH +1
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Rosebank School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rosebank School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rosebank School is in Cheshire West and Chester; for families living there:
Apply to Cheshire West and Chester for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
52 pupils
49 places
3 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Northwich
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Northwich
Across Cheshire West and Chester council
Places available
4,194
Applications
3,482
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.9%
All secondary applications across Cheshire West and Chester council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
52
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Rosebank School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
52
Total Pupils
39
Boys
13
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
4.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£55,730
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
16.3%
Persistent absence
43
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Rosebank School
Questions parents ask about Rosebank School
What are SATs results like at Rosebank School?
Of the pupils at Rosebank School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Rosebank School's Ofsted rating?
Rosebank School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2017, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Rosebank School?
No fixed boundary. When Rosebank School is oversubscribed, Cheshire West and Chester allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Rosebank School?
Rosebank School has around 52 pupils on roll. 35% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Rosebank School have specialist SEN provision?
Rosebank School provides for pupils with speech, language and communication needs, autism, social, emotional and mental health needs and moderate learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Rosebank School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at Rosebank School in 2024/25. 16.3% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rosebank School?
Apply through Cheshire West and Chester's coordinated admissions process, naming Rosebank School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Rosebank School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Cheshire West and Chester is 7 (the median across 184 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rosebank School?
Rosebank School is at Townfield Lane, Barnton, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 4QP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)