Rossall School, Fleetwood
Rossall School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in Fleetwood. It has an Anglican religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Rossall School in detail
Rossall School in its own words
In its own words: "It is our mission to inspire young people to develop a life-long love of learning within a pastorally nurturing, culturally exciting and intellectually creative community."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 19 June 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rossall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 112 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 42% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 114 pupils (14.1%) received SEN support and 8 (1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rossall School (Blackpool Tramway), about 380 metres away (roughly a 5-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rossall Lane (by), 370 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 60 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
29 October 2024
Regulatory Compliance
23 June 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
25 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Intermediate (EYFS)
10 October 2012
Intermediate (Boarding)
9 October 2012
Standard
1 January 2010
About
Rossall School is a private day and boarding school in the United Kingdom for 0–18 year olds, between Cleveleys and Fleetwood, Lancashire. Rossall was founded in 1844 by St Vincent Beechey as a sister school to Marlborough College which had been founded the previous year.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rossall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Rossall School
Rossall celebrates another record-breaking year of GCSE results
20 Aug 2026
Rossall Sixth Formers celebrate excellent IB, A-level and BTEC results
14 Aug 2026
George Thorne, Former Pro Footballer & Coach, Joins Rossall’s Football Programme
26 Jul 2026
ROSSALL’S IB DIPLOMA STUDENTS CELEBRATE FANTASTIC RESULTS
6 Jul 2026
Rossall School and Tommy Fleetwood Announce World-First Golf Scholarship and Exclusive Academy Partnership
1 Jul 2026
Former football pro, Luke Webb, signs for Rossall school
19 Jun 2026
From Rossall School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Rossall School
Getting There
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 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
85%
Available places
810 pupils
950 places
140 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Fleetwood
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Fleetwood
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
15.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
810
Total Pupils
457
Boys
353
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Rossall School
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Questions parents ask about Rossall School
What are GCSE results like at Rossall School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Rossall School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Rossall School last inspected?
Rossall School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2024.
How many pupils go to Rossall School?
Rossall School has around 810 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Rossall School?
Rossall School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Rossall School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Rossall School?
Rossall School is at Broadway, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 8JW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)