Schools in Rossendale
There are 24 schools in Rossendale on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 13 primary and 4 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Rossendale (13)
- Crawshawbooth Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 8AN
- Haslingden Broadway Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 4EH
- Haslingden Primary SchoolFoundation school · BB4 4BJ
- Helmshore Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 4JW
- Rawtenstall Balladen Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 6DX
- Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB4 7UA
- St Anne's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB4 9JE
- St James-the-Less Roman Catholic Primary School, RawtenstallVoluntary aided school · BB4 8SU
- St Mary's CofE Primary School RawtenstallVoluntary controlled school · BB4 8RZ
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, HaslingdenVoluntary aided school · BB4 5NP
- St Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School, NewchurchVoluntary aided school · BB4 9EZ
- Water Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 9PX
- Waterfoot Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB4 9DA
Secondary schools in Rossendale (4)
- Alder Grange SchoolCommunity school · BB4 8HW
- All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB4 6SJ
- Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · BB4 7BJ
- Haslingden High School and Sixth FormCommunity school · BB4 4EY
Nursery schools in Rossendale (2)
- Hillside Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB4 5NH
- Staghills Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB4 7UE
Other phases in Rossendale (5)
- Belmont SchoolOther independent special school · BB4 6RX
- Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special SchoolCommunity special school · BB4 6RX
- Tor View SchoolAcademy special converter · BB4 6LR
- Valley CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · BB4 6LR
- WoodlandsOther independent special school · BL0 0QL
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Rossendale?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 24 open schools with a Rossendale address (as of 5 June 2026), including 13 primary and 4 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Rossendale guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Rossendale?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.