Crosshill Special School
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 5-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Salisbury Road Darwen BB3 1HZ |
| Phone | 01254667713 |
| Reference Number | 146899 |
Crosshill Special School has demonstrated a strong overall performance, earning a 'Good' rating in key areas such as the quality of education and leadership. The school has not been inspected before, having converted to academy status prior to this inspection. Pupils exhibit exceptional behavior and are eager learners, contributing to a positive and safe environment. The leadership effectively prepares students for adulthood, particularly within the sixth form, where bespoke educational paths have been thoughtfully developed to cater to students' needs. Nevertheless, some aspects of the curriculum sequencing in key stages 3 and 4 require further clarity to enhance knowledge retention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 175 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.43%
Girls: 36.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 28.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 7 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 | 20 | 15 | 35 |
| 9 | 20 | 13 | 33 |
| 10 | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| 11 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| 12 | 6 | 6 | 12 |
| 13 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 54.3% |
| Pakistani | 17.7% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 11 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Crosshill Special School | |
| 11 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Jul 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 08 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional behavior and attitudes.
- Leaders have designed an ambitious curriculum that meets pupil needs.
- The sixth-form provision effectively prepares students for adult life.
- High-quality careers education supports informed choices about future learning.
- Strong support systems are in place for staff well-being and workload management.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum content and sequencing in key stages 3 and 4 are not sufficiently clear, impacting knowledge retention.
Destinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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