242
Pupils · 2024/25
8%
EAL · 2024/25
32%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 06/06/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLancashire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Broadfield Specialist School · Secondary with sixth form · Lancashire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
242
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
8%
FSM eligible
53%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
32%
Contact
Address
Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, BB11 5BT
Local authority
Lancashire
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 242 | 6.1 | 100% | 8% | 53% | 10% | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 206 | 5.6 | 100% | 8% | 52% | 9% | 29% |
| 2022/23 | 191 | 5.4 | 100% | 11% | 53% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 170 | 6.6 | 100% | 16% | 52% | 11% | 36% |
| 2020/21 | 150 | 6.6 | 100% | 18% | 35% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 143 | 7.9 | 100% | 17% | 46% | 9% | 29% |
| 2017/18 | 139 | 7.4 | 100% | 17% | 48% | 7% | 23% |
| 2016/17 | 133 | 7.2 | 100% | 20% | 42% | 7% | 21% |
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