Belmont School
Belmont School is an independent special school in Rossendale for pupils aged 5 to 18. It has 139 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Belmont School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
Ofsted inspection: June 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Haslingden Road Rawtenstall Rossendale Rossendale Lancashire BB4 6RX |
| Phone | 01706221043 |
| Reference Number | 131025 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 139 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Belmont School has established itself as a supportive and engaging environment for students who have faced challenges in their previous educational experiences. The leadership team has introduced a broad curriculum complemented by numerous enriching activities that enhance learning. With good ratings across education quality, behavior, personal development, and leadership, the school is effectively preparing its pupils for independent lives. However, it is important to note that some areas for improvement remain, particularly in ensuring that pupils master the necessary knowledge before moving on to new content.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2022 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jan 2018 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2015 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Sep 2008 | Light touch inspection |
| 27 Feb 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- The school implements a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Pupils enjoy their learning and leave confident and ready for independence.
- Highly effective behavior management supports pupil engagement.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive learning environment.
- Impressive vocational programs inspire pupils to explore future careers.
- Effective phonics program addresses gaps in reading knowledge.
- Pupils show substantial improvement in attendance and attitudes.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack effective strategies to teach and reinforce subject-specific vocabulary.
- Inconsistent checks on whether pupils have mastered important new knowledge.
In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Belmont School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Belmont School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Belmont School is Good, from an inspection in June 2025.
When was Belmont School last inspected by Ofsted?
Belmont School was last inspected in June 2025.
How many pupils does Belmont School have?
Belmont School has 139 pupils on roll.
What age range does Belmont School cover?
Belmont School for pupils aged 5 to 18.
Where is Belmont School?
Belmont School is at Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 6RX.