Many of the students have an identifiable learning disability, such as dyslexia, a condition such as ADHD, or an autism-spectrum disorder.

[2] Rossbourne started as a small school, founded by Mabel Ross in the early 1960s, for students struggling with studies.

Rossbourne's motto is Courage and Honour, and it caters to approximately 130 students between the ages of 12 and 18 years.

One subject, known as living skills, teaches students to run a home.

[3] Rossbourne offers several co-curricular activities such as sport and music.