Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, based in Rossendale, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Haslingden High School and Sixth Form currently has around 1552 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.7% boys and 52.3% girls. Around 20.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 43% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broadway, Rossendale, BB4 4EY |
| Website: | http://www.haslingdenhigh.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01706215726 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Russell Clarke |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119767 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1498 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1552 |
| Number of Boys: | 740 |
| Number of Girls: | 812 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.70% | 1222 |
| Bangladeshi | 7.50% | 116 |
| Pakistani | 5.50% | 86 |
| Other White | 2.10% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 19 |
| Other Asian | 1.20% | 18 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 5 |
| African | 0.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.10% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Nursery School Cedar Avenue , Haslingden BB4 5NH | 3out of 4 | 1,864 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden Broadway Primary School Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EH | - not rated | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Veronica's Roman Catholic Primary School, Helmshore Raven Avenue , Helmshore BB4 4EZ | 3out of 4 | 495 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Helmshore Primary School Gregory Fold , Helmshore BB4 4JW | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haslingden Primary School Ryefield Avenue , Haslingden BB4 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 1,565 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Haslingden Lime Road , Haslingden BB4 5NP | 4out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haslingden High School and Sixth Form Broadway , Haslingden BB4 4EY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, Rossendale Haslingden Road , Rawtenstall BB4 6SJ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | - not rated | 600 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View Specialist Learning Community Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | - not rated | 600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tor View School Clod Lane , Haslingden BB4 6LR | 4out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valley College Clod Lane , BB4 6LR | - not rated | 647 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maple House School 546-548 Manchester Road , Haslingden BB4 6LN | - not rated | 730 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.