Rosewood Primary School
Burnley, BB11 2PH · Lancashire · primary school
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272nd of 448 primary schools in Lancashire we can score, 481 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 1,683 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rosewood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths?
What Ofsted said about Rosewood Primary School
Overview
Rosewood Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as inclusive, with pupils who enjoy attending and generally achieve well across the curriculum. Leaders have addressed previous attainment concerns, ensuring current provision is strong and responsive to pupil needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and carefully organised," focusing on essential knowledge and skills, allowing pupils to "articulate their learning clearly."
- Reading is prioritised from the earliest stages, with pupils developing "accuracy and fluency" and reading with "confidence and enjoyment."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are accurately identified and receive support that enables them to "progress well through the curriculum."
- Behaviour is high quality, characterised by a "calm" learning environment with "well-embedded routines" and strong mutual respect.
- Staff well-being is supported, and governors provide "effective challenge" with high aspirations for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- Teachers’ checks on pupils’ learning lack precision at times, meaning some pupils move on to new learning before they are ready, while others are not moved on swiftly enough.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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