Broadfield Specialist School
URN: 119883 • Burnley BB11 5BT
Overview
- Name
- Broadfield Specialist School
- URN
- 119883
- 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
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Wade (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282508629
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coal Clough Lane, Burnley BB11 5BT
Summary
Broadfield Specialist School, located in Burnley, Lancashire, is a community special school catering to students aged 11-19 with generic learning difficulties. With a current enrolment of 242 pupils, the school operates within a capacity of 210, reflecting its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive environment. The school day runs from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a planned adjustment to 9:00 am to 2:30 pm starting in September 2025.
The curriculum at Broadfield is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering tailored educational pathways across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. This includes a sensory curriculum for those with more complex needs and a structured approach for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school emphasises personal development, aiming to equip learners with essential skills and confidence for their future.
Broadfield Specialist School fosters a vibrant learning community that values collaboration and well-being. The leadership focuses on creating enriching experiences and promoting a culture of inclusivity, ensuring that every student is prepared to achieve their potential and thrive in their educational journey.
The curriculum at Broadfield is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering tailored educational pathways across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. This includes a sensory curriculum for those with more complex needs and a structured approach for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The school emphasises personal development, aiming to equip learners with essential skills and confidence for their future.
Broadfield Specialist School fosters a vibrant learning community that values collaboration and well-being. The leadership focuses on creating enriching experiences and promoting a culture of inclusivity, ensuring that every student is prepared to achieve their potential and thrive in their educational journey.
Useful links
- Governors Area (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Report an absence (sen)
- Sensory Curriculum (sen)
- School-to-school support (SEND) (sen)
- Events calendar (calendar)
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- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Holly Grove School (68.0)
- The Heights Burnley (58.2)
- Rawdhatul Uloom (56.5)
- Ridgewood Community High School (54.5)
- Coal Clough Academy (53.6)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 242
- Boys
- 177
- Girls
- 65
- FSM %
- 50.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 242 | 177 | 65 | 210 | 50.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 206 | 147 | 59 | 210 | 49.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 170 | 119 | 51 | 190 | 48.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 170 | 119 | 51 | 170 | 48.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 150 | 101 | 49 | 170 | 42.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 147 | 102 | 45 | 145 | 41.80 |
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