Belmont School
URN: 131025 • Rossendale BB4 6RX
Overview
- Name
- Belmont School
- URN
- 131025
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Justine Sims (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01706221043
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haslingden Road, Rossendale BB4 6RX
Summary
Belmont School is an independent special school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to pupils aged 5 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health needs. With a current enrolment of 143 students and a capacity of 148, the school focuses on providing a nurturing and structured environment that promotes confidence, resilience, and a love of learning.
The school employs a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and understood. Small class sizes and personalised learning pathways are complemented by access to on-site clinical and therapeutic support, allowing for tailored interventions that address individual needs. Belmont offers a diverse curriculum that includes academic and vocational subjects, fostering both personal and academic development.
Belmont School values strong relationships and community involvement, encouraging parents and carers to engage with the school through visits and events. The ethos of the school is built on empathy, active listening, and a commitment to helping each pupil achieve their potential in a supportive environment.
The school employs a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that every child feels safe, valued, and understood. Small class sizes and personalised learning pathways are complemented by access to on-site clinical and therapeutic support, allowing for tailored interventions that address individual needs. Belmont offers a diverse curriculum that includes academic and vocational subjects, fostering both personal and academic development.
Belmont School values strong relationships and community involvement, encouraging parents and carers to engage with the school through visits and events. The ethos of the school is built on empathy, active listening, and a commitment to helping each pupil achieve their potential in a supportive environment.
Useful links
- Register your Interest (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Renaissance (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Policies (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Tor View School (63.1)
- Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (59.6)
- Woodlands (49.2)
- Austen House (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 5 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 148
- Pupils
- 143
- Boys
- 143
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1996-09-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 143 | 143 | 0 | 148 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 147 | 147 | 0 | 148 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 148 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 123 | 0 | 148 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 125 | 125 | 0 | 148 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 92 | 92 | 0 | 134 | 0.00 |
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