Rosewood Primary School
Community primary school in Burnley (Lancashire).
Location
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Welcome to our school website, here you will find lots of interesting information about our school. 01282463790 Welcome to Rosewood Primary School Here at Rosewood everyone works together as a team to ensure we have a strong learning ethos.
In fact, we like to think of our school as an integral part of the community where everyone involved with the school has an important part to play in supporting and encouraging each other.
At Rosewood Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child believes in their potential, enjoys their learning journey, and achieves success through collective effort. We aim to nurture confident, curious, and compassionate individuals who thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
This vision can guide decision-making, curriculum development, and our school's approach to holistic education, ensuring every child feels valued and empowered to succeed.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Accelerated Reader
- Read Write Inc (RWI)
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
Key facts
- URN
- 133437
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Constituency
- Burnley
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2002
Governing body (9 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Alex Bird | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Karl Grimes | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Laura Pamment | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Samantha Dunne | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Matthew Searle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jade Taylor | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Adele Worsley | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Catherine Dobson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Emma Barker | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Kirsty Fanshawe Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
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