Tor View School is a special academy in Rossendale, Lancashire, for children and young people aged 3 to 19.
- Ages 3–19
- 281 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 3 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 281 (places for 165)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Samantha Dillon
- Part of
- The Sea View Trust
- Opened
- 1 January 2017
- Free school meals
- 41.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lancashire
- School reference (URN)
- 143879
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Lancashire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, December 2013; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Tor View School
How do I get a place at Tor View School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Tor View School. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Tor View School take?
Aged 3 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Tor View School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Tor View School?
Clod Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale, BB4 6LR, in Lancashire.
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