Rosewood School, Bilston
Rosewood School is a special school for boys aged 9 to 16 in Bilston. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rosewood School in detail
Rosewood School in its own words
The school runs a breakfast club.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Rosewood School are The Rowan School (0.4 miles); Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (1 mile, Good); Tipton Green College (1.2 miles); and Bow Street School (1.2 miles, Good).
The Rowan SchoolWolverhampton Vocational Training CentreTipton Green CollegeBow Street School
Where pupils go next
Of the 12 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 83% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 58% to a further education college.
Who goes there
72.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%) and Mixed (15%).
Almost every pupil at Rosewood School has an education, health and care plan (48 of 48 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Rosewood School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Coseley Rail Station, about 540 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Legge Lane (opposite), 230 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Rosewood School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 320 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Dudley (212), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Rosewood School issued 29 suspensions, 59.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; 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 · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's January 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Rosewood School creates a caring environment where all pupils feel safe, respected and valued. The school offers a wonderful mix of traditional learning and therapeutic support, alongside exciting real-world experiences like work placements and community trips. Teachers know their pupils well and give them the support they need to catch up quickly and achieve success.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding behaviour and attitudes - pupils are well-mannered, respectful and enjoy being in school
- Exceptional community learning opportunities including trips, work experience placements and vocational courses like mechanics and hair and beauty
- Well-planned curriculum adapted to meet individual pupil needs with strong focus on reading support
- Effective safeguarding with pupils taught about staying safe online, consent and respect for different faiths
- High expectations of behaviour with significant decrease in suspensions and improved attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Some lessons do not consistently provide engaging opportunities for independent learning, meaning some pupils' needs are not fully met
- School should better support staff in adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils
- In some lessons, pupils do not understand their work as well as they could
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils taught how to stay safe in school and the community, understanding consent and online safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs for hobbies and interests, camping, climbing, work experience placements, visits to synagogue and Catholic church, library and bookstore visits, seaside and museum trips
Rosewood School is a special school where pupils are well cared for with a unique, broad curriculum that helps them succeed. The school has strong community links, provides therapeutic support, and prepares pupils exceptionally well for their next stages in education.
At a Glance
72.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Rosewood School
Before and after school care
Rosewood School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Dudley
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Rosewood School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Rosewood School is in Dudley; for families living there:
- How to apply: Apply for Education Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 22
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
4 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 Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 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
83%
Available places
48 pupils
58 places
10 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bilston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bilston
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,620
Applications
3,570
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
98.0%
All secondary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
48
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Rosewood School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
48
Total Pupils
48
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
23
Teachers
2.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£60,151
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
18.1%
Overall absence
57.4%
Persistent absence
54
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Rosewood School
What are GCSE results like at Rosewood School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Rosewood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 15.8. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Rosewood School's Ofsted rating?
Rosewood School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2024.
What is the catchment area for Rosewood School?
No fixed boundary. When Rosewood School is oversubscribed, Dudley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Rosewood School?
Rosewood School has around 48 pupils on roll. 73% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Rosewood School have specialist SEN provision?
Rosewood School provides for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Rosewood School?
18.1% of sessions were missed at Rosewood School in 2024/25. 57.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Rosewood School?
Apply through Dudley's coordinated admissions process, naming Rosewood 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.
Does Rosewood School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Rosewood School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Rosewood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 22 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 17 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 4 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 Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rosewood School?
Rosewood School is at Bell Street, Coseley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8XJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)