Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
URN: 119879 • Rossendale BB4 6RX
Overview
- Name
- Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
- URN
- 119879
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Ashworth (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01706213048
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haslingden Road, Rossendale BB4 6RX
Summary
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School is an Outstanding community special school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to children aged 4 to 11 with a diverse range of special educational needs. With a current enrolment of 102 pupils, the school exceeds its capacity of 91, reflecting its strong reputation within the community. The school is committed to a child-centred approach, ensuring that each child receives tailored support to thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Cribden House is designed to engage pupils and foster a love for learning, with a focus on high expectations and celebrating individual achievements. Staff members are dedicated and nurturing, building strong relationships with students and their families to create a supportive learning environment. The school’s ethos is rooted in teamwork, respect, inclusivity, and positivity, which guides its educational practices.
Cribden House School is recognised for its positive impact on students' progress and well-being, as evidenced by feedback from parents. The school aims to prepare pupils for future life, ensuring they develop confidence and skills that will benefit them beyond their time at Cribden House.
The curriculum at Cribden House is designed to engage pupils and foster a love for learning, with a focus on high expectations and celebrating individual achievements. Staff members are dedicated and nurturing, building strong relationships with students and their families to create a supportive learning environment. The school’s ethos is rooted in teamwork, respect, inclusivity, and positivity, which guides its educational practices.
Cribden House School is recognised for its positive impact on students' progress and well-being, as evidenced by feedback from parents. The school aims to prepare pupils for future life, ensuring they develop confidence and skills that will benefit them beyond their time at Cribden House.
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- SEND Newsletter (sen)
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Nearby alternatives
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Tor View School (63.1)
- Belmont School (49.5)
- Woodlands (49.2)
- Austen House (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 91
- Pupils
- 102
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 25
- FSM %
- 42.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 102 | 77 | 25 | 91 | 42.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 92 | 72 | 20 | 91 | 47.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 90 | 74 | 16 | 91 | 63.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 90 | 74 | 16 | 90 | 63.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 90 | 77 | 13 | 90 | 66.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 84 | 72 | 12 | 88 | 61.90 |
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