Crosshill Special School is a sixth form special school in Darwen, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 175 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.8%, 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.6%.
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Crosshill Special School has an overall absence rate of 7.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Crosshill Special School is 10.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Crosshill Special School has 175 pupils on roll.
30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crosshill Special School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2021 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Crosshill Special School is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Crosshill Special School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
205/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
94/mo
46% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.4
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Darwen area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.