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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Rossendale, BB4 7BJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jun 2022
Progress 8
No data
First choices / offers
1.2×
More first choices than offers made
219 1st-choice / 181 offers made
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#721 of 3,141 nationally

About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a state-funded secondary school in Rossendale, North West, for pupils aged 11 to 18 for boys and girls. DfE data records 1,087 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 1,260.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Inadequate (15 Jun 2022). the published Attainment 8 score was 73.3 for 2024/25. the published A-level average grade was B for 2023/24. admissions data records 219 first-preference applications and 181 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
AddressGlen Road, Rossendale, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
HeadteacherMr James Johnstone
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,087
Free School Meals (FSM)6.5%
School Capacity1,087 / 1,260 (86% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Jun 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Inadequate
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Sixth Form Provision
Inadequate

Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report for the findings and subsequent monitoring.