Austen House
URN: 142333 • Rossendale BB4 5TS
Overview
- Name
- Austen House
- URN
- 142333
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jason Travis (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706219277
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Swineherd Farm, Rossendale BB4 5TS
Summary
Austen House is an independent school located in Rossendale, Lancashire, catering to a small cohort of students with special educational needs. With a current enrolment of one pupil and a capacity for five, the school is part of the Educ8 Therapeutic Education network, which focuses on providing personalised learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
The curriculum at Austen House broadly follows the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on vocational courses and qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students feel safe, accepted, and understood, promoting both academic and personal growth.
Educ8's multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver bespoke educational programmes and therapeutic interventions, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to thrive. The school is committed to building self-esteem and preparing students for future pathways, including apprenticeships and integration into community life.
The curriculum at Austen House broadly follows the National Curriculum, with a strong emphasis on vocational courses and qualifications such as GCSEs and Functional Skills. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students feel safe, accepted, and understood, promoting both academic and personal growth.
Educ8's multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver bespoke educational programmes and therapeutic interventions, ensuring that each student receives the necessary support to thrive. The school is committed to building self-esteem and preparing students for future pathways, including apprenticeships and integration into community life.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tor View Specialist Learning Community (70.2)
- Tor View School (63.1)
- Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School (59.6)
- Belmont School (49.5)
- Woodlands (49.2)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 5
- Pupils
- 1
- Boys
- 1
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 2015-08-28
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
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