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Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School
Outstandinggraded 15/05/2024Ages 5–11102 pupils
Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School is a school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Rossendale, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 102 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/05/2024, Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School was judged Outstanding. Families comparing schools in Rossendale can view Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 15/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points6 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)5%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score108
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score117
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake42.2%
Free school meals42.2%
England avg 26.3%
English not first language12.1%
England avg 18.6%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.2%
Attendance94.2%
England avg 93.5%
Pupils per teacher9.0
England avg 19.6
Persistent absence15.1%
England avg 17.5%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Rossendale
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