Open Special Mixed

The Rose School

Greenock Street, Burnley, BB11 4DT
71 Pupils
72 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
80.30% FSM %
61 Boys
10 Girls
About The Rose School

The Rose School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Burnley and the surrounding area in Lancashire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 71 pupils on roll. School capacity: 72. Current headteacher: Helen Dunbavin.

Information on The Rose School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Coal Clough with Deerplay
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Opened 01-01-2005
UKPRN 10016352
URN 134625
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nick Pilling Chair of Governors 13/03/2024 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Sefton Booth Governor 09/07/2024 08/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Carden Governor 09/10/2024 10/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Clare Chamberlain Governor 30/11/2021 30/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mathew Davison Governor 04/12/2025 03/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Dunbavin Governor 01/01/2024 01/01/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Catherine Fergson Governor 25/09/2024 17/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debbie Hallam Governor 09/07/2013 07/06/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Leadley Governor 02/04/2025 02/04/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Darren Perry Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lorimer Russell-Hayes Governor 12/01/2024 12/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Colin Watson Governor 12/01/2024 12/01/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The Rose School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
The Rose School has 71 pupils, with a capacity of 72.
The Rose School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The Headteacher at The Rose School is Mrs Helen Dunbavin.
The Rose School is at Greenock Street, Burnley, BB11 4DT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
The Rose School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Dunbavin
Greenock Street, Burnley, BB11 4DT
Location
Quick Summary
URN 134625
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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