Rosewood School
Bell Street, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8XJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Rosewood School is a special school in Bilston for ages 9 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 January 2024, report published 4 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 January 2024
The Rosewood School is a place where pupils are well looked after and cared for. The school provides all pupils with a unique provision and curriculum to succeed. Positive relationships, strong community and inclusion are the heart and soul of this school. The school is ambitious and pupils achieve well. The curriculum is broad and balanced. For example, alongside core and foundation subjects, a therapeutic offer is available for pupils. This includes holistic therapy, play therapy and music therapy. Opportunities to learn in the community are exceptional. For example, trips to the seaside and to a museum help pupils understand the subjects they are learning. Pupils have opportunities to access vocational learning such as mechanics and hair and beauty in key stage 4. As a result of this, pupils are very well prepared for their next stage in education. The behaviour and attitudes of pupils are exemplary. Pupils are well mannered and have excellent relationships with staff. Pupils feel safe. They are respectful and tolerant of one another. They enjoy being in school. The daily assemblies bring the whole school together to celebrate achievements with pride.
What the school should improve
- At times, the work given to pupils does not consistently promote engaging opportunities for them to learn independently. As a result, in some lessons, some pupils' needs are not being met. The school should support staff in adapting the curriculum to meet the needs of all pupils.
Pupil numbers and mix
48 pupils on roll, with places for 58
Schools near Rosewood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| The Rowan School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection |
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Tipton Green College | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard |
| Bow Street School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
| Woodsetton School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Headteacher
- Mr David Kirk
- Phone
- 01384958444
- Address
- Bell Street, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8XJ
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 103882
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.