Tor View School, Rossendale
Tor View School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Rossendale, part of The Sea View Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2013)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Tor View School in detail
Tor View School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of our whole school community, I am delighted to welcome you to Tor View School. I am privileged to be Headteacher at Tor View where our learners are amazing in every part of life."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, basketball, dance, cooking and art.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Tor View School are Valley College (under 0.1 miles, Requires improvement); Maple House School (0.1 miles, Good); Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (0.6 miles, Outstanding); and Belmont School (0.8 miles).
Valley CollegeMaple House SchoolRawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolBelmont School
The trust
Tor View School is one of 6 schools run by The Sea View Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tor View School (as of September 2025): 83% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child does well at the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 21 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (74%), Asian (15%) and Mixed (5%).
Almost every pupil at Tor View School has an education, health and care plan (280 of 281 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Rawtenstall (East Lancashire Railway), about 1 mile away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woolpack Hotel (opposite), 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Tor View School issued 3 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tor View School excels at unlocking pupils' potential and helping them develop as confident, capable young people. The school provides a carefully tailored curriculum combined with extensive enrichment opportunities - from theatre productions to enterprise projects - that build pupils' skills and independence. Parents consistently praise the school for transforming their children's lives and enabling families to enjoy activities together they previously couldn't.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are caring, compassionate and happy, thriving in a calm and purposeful environment with high expectations for their achievement
- The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum tailored with care and precision to each pupil's specific needs
- Strong focus on developing communication, reading and language skills with effective, targeted support
- Pupils benefit from extensive enrichment experiences including mainstream lesson visits, work experience and independent careers advice
- Staff are well-trained, supported and highly effective in their roles
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Face Me theatre productions, Tor View's got talent, school counsellor roles, playground leader positions, school cafe employment, enterprise business opportunities, trips to major cities and places of interest, work experience placements
Tor View School is a special school for pupils aged 3-19 with a wide range of additional needs that has maintained outstanding standards. The school creates a welcoming environment where all pupils are valued as individuals and encouraged to achieve their full potential.
At a Glance
42.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
35 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Tor View School
European Day of Languages
29 Sep 2026
Beech Tree RE
28 Sep 2026
Elm Tree Gross Motor Session
28 Sep 2026
European Day of Languages - Lunch!
28 Sep 2026
Leisure Group - Blog
23 Sep 2026
Jeans for Genes Day 2026
21 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Tor View School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tor View School is in Lancashire; for families living there:
- Lancashire's school travel policy: school transport policies
- How to apply: Apply for free home to school transport assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 17
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
7 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
170%
Over capacity
281 pupils
165 places
116 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Rossendale
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Rossendale
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.
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
280
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
281
Total Pupils
185
Boys
96
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
30
Teachers
9.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,368
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.5%
Overall absence
16.1%
Persistent absence
193
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 Tor View School
What are GCSE results like at Tor View School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Tor View School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.4. 0% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Tor View School's Ofsted rating?
Tor View School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2013, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Tor View School?
No fixed boundary. When Tor View School is oversubscribed, Lancashire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Tor View School?
Tor View School has around 281 pupils on roll. 42% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tor View School?
6.5% of sessions were missed at Tor View School in 2024/25. 16.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tor View School?
Apply through Lancashire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tor View 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 Tor View School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 17 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 13 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 7 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 Tor View School?
Tor View School is at Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6LR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)