The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.0
6.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 902
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Joanna Griffiths (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 8HW
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Alder Grange School a selective school?
No. Alder Grange School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Alder Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Alder Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alder Grange School?
Alder Grange School currently has 902 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alder Grange School take?
Alder Grange School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Alder Grange School?
Alder Grange School is in Rossendale, BB4 8HW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alder Grange School have a sixth form?
Yes, Alder Grange School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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