Alder Grange School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Alder Grange School
Address: Calder Road, Rawtenstall
Town/City: Rossendale
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB4 8HW
Telephone Number: 01706 223171
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Griffiths
Capacity: 902
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 899 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 23.2%

Location and administration

URN: 119722
DfE Number: 888/4030
UKPRN: 10014787
UPRN: 100012544008
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Rossendale (E07000125)
Constituency: Rossendale and Darwen (E14001450)
Electoral Ward: Goodshaw & Cribden (E05015819)

Easting & Northing: 381405E, 423593N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 42' 32.63" N 2° 16' 58.97" W
Plus Code: 9C5VPP58+JQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Baskerville - Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Nominated by LA and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 March 2028.
  • Mrs Linda Bolton - Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 May 2026.
  • Mrs Alison Clair Broughton - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2026.
  • Mrs Philippa Cardy - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2025.
  • Mrs Laura Davidge - Governor. Appointed on 7 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 October 2028.
  • Mrs Lesley Ella Doherty - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 20 November 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2026.
  • Mrs Enza Geldard - Governor. Appointed on 5 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 November 2027.
  • Mrs Rachel Gosling - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mrs Joanna Kate Griffiths - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Shahan Aby Shumel Haydar - Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 November 2025.
  • Ms Angela Hibbert - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2029.
  • Mr Jonathan Stanton Howarth - Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2028.
  • Mr Iain Hulland - Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 April 2027.
  • Mr David Emlyn Jenkins - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 September 2025.
  • Mrs Justine Louise Lee - Governor. Appointed on 1 August 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 July 2029.
  • Mrs Fabia Miah Ashworth - Governor. Appointed on 13 June 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Mr Ben Murphy - Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 September 2028.
  • Mr Paul Seery - Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 April 2026.