Tor View School
Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tor View School is a special school in Rossendale for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 December 2013, report published 27 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
Pupils at Tor View School are caring, compassionate and kind-hearted. They thrive at this school. Staff help pupils to understand that there are no limits to what they can achieve. Pupils are wonderful ambassadors for the school. This shows in the way that they talk about the positive impact that the school has had on their growth as a young person. They benefit from a calm and purposeful environment. Pupils are happy at this school. All the pupils at this school have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school prioritises the development of pupils' communication, sensory and emotional needs. Pupils respond exceptionally well to the very high aspirations that the school has for their achievement and wider development. The school ensures that pupils access an extensive range of experiences that make a powerful contribution to their development. Pupils enjoy the opportunities that they have to discover new talents and interests. They gain confidence when they perform in the school's 'Face Me' theatre productions and at 'Tor View's got talent'. As school counsellors, playground leaders and employees at the school café, pupils become responsible members of the school community. Enterprise opportunities enable pupils to run a business and to become financially savvy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
32 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
281 pupils on roll, with places for 165
Schools near Tor View School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Rawtenstall Cribden House Community Special School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Belmont School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 3.7 |
| Rossendale School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 31.4 |
| Lower Pastures | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SEA VIEW TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Dillon
- Phone
- 01706214640
- Address
- Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LR
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 143879
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.