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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Rossendale, BB4 7BJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Inadequate
Jun 2022
Progress 8
+0.36
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
210 1st-choice / 171 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#721 of 3,141 nationally

About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School’s headline academic metrics stand well clear of the Lancashire average for state secondary schools. Its Progress 8 score of +0.36 is significantly above the local authority average of -0.11, placing it in the top quarter of schools nationally and ranking it first among the six secondaries in Rossendale. This strong performance is consistent across subjects: Progress 8 in maths is +0.66, in English +0.45, and in the EBacc subjects +0.30. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 72 is high, and 99.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. However, this academic strength sits alongside a starkly contrasting Ofsted picture. In its most recent graded inspection in 2022, the school was rated Inadequate overall, with behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all judged Inadequate, and sixth-form provision also Inadequate. The quality of education was rated Good, but the gap between exam results and inspection judgement is unusually wide.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGlen Road, Rossendale, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
HeadteacherJames Johnstone
Local AuthorityLancashire
Number of Pupils1,056
Free School Meals (FSM)6.1%
School Capacity1,056 / 1,260 (84% 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.

Facilities

11
GymnasiumSwimming PoolLibraryMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSixth Form CentreSports HallScience LabsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

TennisDanceAthleticsGymnasticsBasketballMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseScience ClubChessDramaCodingChoirDebateModel United NationsGardeningDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.