Rosewood Primary School

About Rosewood Primary School

Rosewood Primary School in Burnley was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The school's most telling academic metric is the Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, where 37% of pupils met the benchmark. This places the school significantly below the Lancashire local authority average of 60% and ranks it 25th out of 28 primary schools in Burnley. In the North West region, it sits in the bottom 50% of schools nationally. The school's average scores in reading and maths both sit at 101, exactly the national average, but the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in these subjects is low, with just 5% achieving the higher standard across all three core subjects.

The Ofsted inspection in March 2025 found that leadership and management, as well as early years provision, are both Good. The ungraded inspection confirmed that standards are being maintained. Parent feedback is broadly positive, with 93% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities agree that their child is happy (97% strongly agree or agree) and feels safe (96%). However, there is a notable split on SEND support: 42% of parents agree the school gives SEND children the support they need, while 37% disagree, and 5% strongly disagree. The school's Progress 8 scores for reading, writing and maths are not available, so it is difficult to assess how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points.

Rosewood is a state primary school for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with nursery provision available. It is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, there were 112 applications for 50 places, with all 46 first-preference applicants offered a place. The school has a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 41.1%, well above the national average. Facilities include an ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields, sensory room, art studios and a chapel. The school offers a range of sports including football, dance, cricket and swimming, plus clubs such as science, gardening and drama. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, and autistic spectrum disorder. This school may suit families who value a supportive, inclusive environment and are comfortable with academic outcomes that are below the local average.

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