Broadfield Specialist School
Community special school in Burnley (Lancashire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
iWritten by WhatSchool from official school data (Get Information about Schools, DfE and Ofsted).Broadfield Specialist School is a provision for students with generic learning difficulties aged 11-19, with a vibrant learning community that includes and values everyone. Establish a programme of collaboration and cohesion to enable richer learning experiences. Promote a culture which evolves to embrace change.
Enhance and enrich well-being to bring together the whole school community. Provide our young people with the opportunities and skills to value themselves, thrive and learn. Embed a 'whole child approach' to prepare each young person to recognise and achieve their potential.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Football
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
Key facts
- URN
- 119883
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Burnley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (3 current, 0 former)
Special schools governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Charlotte Scheffmann | Chair of Governors | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Donna Briggs | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Lisa Rawnsley | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2016 · until 2030 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record