Crosshill Special School
URN: 119858 • Blackburn BB2 3HJ
Overview
- Name
- Crosshill Special School
- URN
- 119858
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Diane Atkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Haslingden Rd, Blackburn BB2 3HJ
Summary
Crosshill Special School is a foundation special school located in Blackburn, serving a diverse community of 66 students aged from primary to post-16. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment where all students, each with an Education, Health and Care Plan, can achieve their potential. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, the school aims to overcome barriers to learning and support students in becoming fulfilled young adults.
The curriculum at Crosshill is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students through highly personalised pathways. This approach combines creative learning opportunities with expert teaching and robust pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need. Students engage in various activities, including running a market stall and participating in sports tournaments, which help to build practical skills and confidence.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Nicola Pemberton, Crosshill is part of the Oak Learning Partnership, which prioritises inclusion and the improvement of life chances for all children. The school fosters a strong sense of community and is committed to providing outstanding opportunities for all students.
The curriculum at Crosshill is tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students through highly personalised pathways. This approach combines creative learning opportunities with expert teaching and robust pastoral care, ensuring that each student receives the support they need. Students engage in various activities, including running a market stall and participating in sports tournaments, which help to build practical skills and confidence.
Under the leadership of Headteacher Miss Nicola Pemberton, Crosshill is part of the Oak Learning Partnership, which prioritises inclusion and the improvement of life chances for all children. The school fosters a strong sense of community and is committed to providing outstanding opportunities for all students.
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Nearby alternatives
- Al Islah Girls' High School (57.3)
- Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (57.1)
- Markazul Uloom (55.7)
- The Heights Blackburn (55.5)
- St Thomas's Centre (54.6)
Key details
- LA
- Blackburn with Darwen
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 40
- Girls
- 26
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2019-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-04-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 66 | 40 | 26 | 60 | 38.70 |
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