The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.3 vs national 43.8)
- 6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.3
29.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
54.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,056
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr James Johnstone
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterfoot Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Valley Leadership Academy
Secondary · 566m away
Rawtenstall Newchurch Church of England Primary School
Primary · 729m away
Staghills Nursery School
Nursery · 860m away
St Anne's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rawtenstall St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School currently has 1,056 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School take?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is in Rossendale, BB4 7BJ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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