Schools in Rossendale
Rossendale, a quaint valley in Lancashire, features four distinctive towns that offer a blend of textile heritage, scenic landscapes, and modern amenities. The region is known for its industrial history, with three main towns—Rawtenstall, Haslingden, and Bacup—that have historically been textile hubs. Rossendale's landscape includes the ancient Forest of Rossendale and the scenic West Pennine Moors, featuring the River Irwell's steep-sided valleys and Pennine moorland character.
The area boasts a diverse economy with light engineering and heritage preservation, attracting tourists and visitors. Rossendale has experienced significant investment in regeneration and community development, and the council provides essential services like waste management, street cleaning, parks, and transport. The area's population is over 69,000, and it is connected to nearby areas like Manchester while retaining its distinct identity.
Rossendale has maintained its rich historical heritage by preserving key sites like the Royal Hunting Park of Haslingden and the center of Britain's clock and optical heritage in Stubbins. The region also offers unique attractions such as the quirky folk dance group, the Britannia Coconut Dancers, and an array of local restaurants and pubs.
As a modern, welcoming community, Rossendale offers verdant landscapes, a rich industrial history, and a warm atmosphere for residents and visitors alike.
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Secondary Schools
- Alder Grange School
- Haslingden High School and Sixth Form
- Belmont School
- Woodlands
- Austen House
- Tor View School
- All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
- Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Primary Schools
- Haslingden Primary School
- Helmshore Primary School
- Water Primary School
- Waterfoot Primary School
- Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary School
- Crawshawbooth Primary School
- Haslingden Broadway Primary School
- St Mary's CofE Primary School Rawtenstall
- Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
- St Anne's Church of England Primary School
- St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden
- St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, Newchurch
- St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, Rawtenstall
- Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School