SecondaryData as of May 2026

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ

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Pupils

1,056

Ages

11-18

FSM

6.1%

Attainment 8

73.1

Ofsted

Inadequate

Jun 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection: Selective grammar
Exam system: GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

Grammars in Lancashire Understand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

73.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

62.9%

Basics 9-5

96.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

96.0%

EBacc APS

7.14

EBacc 9-5

84.6%

EBacc 9-4

93.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

39.55

A*-A Grades

39.1%

A*-B Grades

65.7%

AAB+ %

31.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available for 2 years

Based on 95 students entered

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About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a secondary school in Rossendale, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.1. The school has around 1,056 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School)
Jun 2022 — Inadequate
Jun 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School)
Jan 2016 — Outstanding (predecessor: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

What is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School's latest exam results?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School located?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a secondary school in Rossendale, Lancashire (BB4 7BJ).

How many pupils attend Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has around 1,056 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School with other schools?

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