Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 May 2024

Pupils love their happy, welcoming school. From the moment that they arrive each morning, they know that their day will be filled with exciting opportunities to learn. All pupils at the school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). They face considerable barriers to their learning and development. The school helps them to approach these challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. Pupils blossom, thrive and succeed through the excellent education that they receive. The school has the highest expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils know how to complete tasks because staff explain things very clearly. If pupils need extra help, staff provide it readily. From the early years to Year 6, pupils achieve extremely well from their varied starting points. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They understand the school rules and follow them consistently. Some pupils join the school having experienced difficulties with school life in the past. These pupils settle in quickly and learn to regulate their own behaviour incredibly well. The school provides pupils with a wonderful programme of activities to enhance their personal development. Many of these activities are carefully designed to support pupils' learning of the curriculum. For example, pupils gather and identify wildflowers and creatures in the school's woodland areas. They participate in sports competitions and write poetry for publication in books. The school prepares pupils well for secondary school when the time comes.

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