175
Pupils · 2024/25
29%
EAL · 2024/25
33%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 23/11/2021
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityBlackburn with Darwen
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio8.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Crosshill Special School · All-through · Blackburn with Darwen
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
175
Pupil : teacher ratio
8.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
29%
FSM eligible
50%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
10%
Persistent absence
33%
Contact
Address
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
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 | 175 | 9.0 | 100% | 29% | 50% | 10% | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 134 | 7.9 | 100% | 19% | 47% | 8% | 25% |
| 2022/23 | 106 | 7.5 | 100% | 23% | 39% | 10% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 81 | 7.0 | 100% | 20% | 44% | 9% | 29% |
| 2020/21 | 69 | 7.9 | 100% | 16% | 42% | — | — |
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