Burnley, Lancashire · BB10 3RB
Rosa House School is a specialist therapeutic education provider within the Educ8 network, a leading group of over a dozen schools across the North West, Shropshire and North Wales. The school serves vulnerable pupils with complex special educational needs, offering highly individualised, person-centred learning programmes delivered by multidisciplinary teams. Rather than following mainstream curriculum, Educ8 schools provide therapeutic interventions and bespoke qualifications designed to re-engage young people and support them in developing life skills and positive relationships.
Who thrives here
Pupils with significant learning difficulties, emotional or behavioural challenges, or trauma backgrounds who have struggled in mainstream provision and require a therapeutic, relationship-based approach to re-engagement rather than traditional academic teaching.
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Bronte Farm, Halifax Road, Briercliffe
Burnley, Lancashire
BB10 3RB
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Rosa House School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Rosa House School is a day school in Burnley and does not offer boarding.
Ofsted rated Rosa House School “Good” (2022).
Frequently praised
✓Highly specialised therapeutic expertise and experienced multidisciplinary teams
✓Genuine person-centred approach with individualised learning designed around each child's strengths and needs
✓Trusted, compassionate staff who act as mentors and advocates for vulnerable pupils
Common concerns
!Very small pupil cohort (2 pupils) limits peer social interaction and diversity of peer relationships
!School is not yet inspected by Ofsted, so no independent quality assurance data available
!Limited information on longer-term outcomes, transition to further education, or post-school destinations