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Crosshill Special School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Crosshill Special School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen , serving pupils aged 5–18, with 175 pupils, and a capacity of 185 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–18

Age range

175

Pupils

185

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Crosshill Special School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Crosshill Special School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Blackburn with Darwen. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Blackburn with Darwen before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Crosshill Special School — School Information

Full address
Salisbury Road, Darwen, BB3 1HZ
Local authority
Blackburn with Darwen
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–18 years
Free school meals
48.4% of pupils
DfE URN
146899

Frequently Asked Questions — Crosshill Special School

Is Crosshill Special School oversubscribed?

Crosshill Special School is operating close to its capacity of 185 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Crosshill Special School?

Admission to Crosshill Special School is managed by Blackburn with Darwen. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Crosshill Special School cover?

Crosshill Special School is a not applicable school in Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen, serving pupils aged 5–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Crosshill Special School?

Crosshill Special School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.