Austen House
Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 5TS
Austen House is a small specialist therapeutic education provider within the Educ8 group, operating as a day school for pupils with significant learning difficulties and special educational needs across the North West. The school employs a multidisciplinary team approach combining therapeutic interventions, person-centred learning, and individualised curricula tailored to each young person's unique profile. With only 2 pupils on roll, it offers highly bespoke support designed to re-engage disengaged learners and help them develop life skills alongside academic progress.
- →Intensive, individualised learning programmes designed around each child's specific needs rather than a one-size-fits-all model
- →Multidisciplinary team approach combining education, therapy, and pastoral support within a single setting
- →Therapeutic environment explicitly designed to re-engage pupils who have struggled in mainstream or traditional independent settings
Who thrives here
Pupils with diagnosed special educational needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or significant learning gaps who require a highly personalised, therapeutic approach rather than traditional classroom teaching. Small cohort sizes and bespoke curricula suit learners who have become disengaged from conventional schooling.
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Contact & visit
Swineherd Farm, Cob Castle Road
Rossendale, Lancashire
BB4 5TS
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into Austen House?
Austen House admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Austen House a boarding school?
Austen House is a day school in Rossendale and does not offer boarding.
What is Austen House's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Austen House “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Highly personalised, bespoke learning and support tailored to each child's individual needs and profile
✓Multidisciplinary team approach combining educational, therapeutic and pastoral expertise within single setting
✓Focus on building confidence, resilience and life skills alongside academic progress; emphasis on re-engagement rather than curriculum coverage
Common concerns
!Extremely small cohort (2 pupils) may limit peer interaction and social learning opportunities despite intensive support