How many pupils does The Rose School have?

The Rose School has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Rose School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Rose School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.5 in 2025/26.

Where is The Rose School?

The Rose School is located at Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT.

The Rose School

Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT

Not rated

Inspected 15 October 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

3.5

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community special school

Type

About The Rose School

The Rose School is a community special school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 71 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.5 (2025/26). 76.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Community special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 71 / 72 (99%)
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 15 October 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

76.1%

Free school meals

2.3%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

33%

Sustained destination

25%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

28.5%

Overall absence

56.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

6.5

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

17.7

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

£44,539

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 33% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,817 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£43,752

Spend per pupil

£38,474

Income per pupil

32%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT
Phone: 01282683050
Headteacher: Helen Dunbavin
Website: www.theroseschoolburnley.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Rose School?: The Rose School is a community special school in Burnley, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does The Rose School have?: The Rose School has 71 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Rose School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The Rose School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.5 in 2025/26.
Where is The Rose School?: The Rose School is located at Greenock Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 4DT.

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