Alder Grange School
URN: 119722 • Rossendale BB4 8HW
Overview
- Name
- Alder Grange School
- URN
- 119722
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanna Griffiths (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706223171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Calder Road, Rossendale BB4 8HW
Summary
Alder Grange School is a mixed community secondary school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 902 pupils. The school prides itself on a strong ethos encapsulated in the phrase, “Once an Alder Granger, always an Alder Granger.” This reflects a commitment to fostering warm, caring relationships among students and staff, many of whom are former pupils themselves. The school aims to create a family-like environment where students feel supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Alder Grange is designed to be personalised and inclusive, catering to students of all abilities. High expectations are set for academic progress, with dedicated staff providing tailored interventions to support those who need it. The school also places a strong emphasis on the development of broader skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and resilience through various clubs, competitions, and extracurricular activities.
Alder Grange prioritises student well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to emotional and physical health support. The school promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity, with a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and discrimination. This commitment to a safe and supportive environment helps students thrive both academically and personally.
The curriculum at Alder Grange is designed to be personalised and inclusive, catering to students of all abilities. High expectations are set for academic progress, with dedicated staff providing tailored interventions to support those who need it. The school also places a strong emphasis on the development of broader skills, encouraging teamwork, leadership, and resilience through various clubs, competitions, and extracurricular activities.
Alder Grange prioritises student well-being, ensuring that all pupils have access to emotional and physical health support. The school promotes a culture of respect and inclusivity, with a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying and discrimination. This commitment to a safe and supportive environment helps students thrive both academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 902
- Pupils
- 902
- Boys
- 443
- Girls
- 459
- FSM %
- 23.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 902 | 443 | 459 | 902 | 23.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 855 | 435 | 420 | 902 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 846 | 424 | 422 | 902 | 19.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 846 | 424 | 422 | 902 | 19.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 829 | 430 | 399 | 902 | 15.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 832 | 439 | 393 | 902 | 12.90 |
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