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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/06/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1498
Number of Pupils: 1552
Number of Boys: 740
Number of Girls: 812

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British78.70%1222
Bangladeshi7.50%116
Pakistani5.50%86
Other White2.10%32
White and Asian1.60%25
Other Mixed1.20%19
Other Asian1.20%18
Chinese0.50%7
Other (any other ethnic group)0.30%5
African0.30%5
Indian0.30%5
White and Black Caribbean0.30%5
White and Black African0.30%4
Unclassified0.10%2
Other Black0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.04)
Of the 265 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 260 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.04
Town average
-0.19
Local authority average
-0.36
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
14%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
51%
Town average
54%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
48.4
Town average
50.3
Local authority average
42.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.1
Town average
4.5
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.