How many pupils does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School have?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has 1,056 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022).

How does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 in 2025/26.

Is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.

Where is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is located at Glen Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BJ.

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Glen Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BJ

Inadequate

Inspected 14 June 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

75.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,056

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is an academy converter in Rossendale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,056 pupils on roll. It is part of STAR ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 (2025/26). 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,056 / 1,260 (84%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 June 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

6.5%

Free school meals

8.1%

EAL

0.8%

SEN support

7.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

75.5

Attainment 8

163 pupils

98.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

93 students

31.2%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

7.1%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.13

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

18.8

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

3.13

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£49,942

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,073 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,142

Spend per pupil

£7,616

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Glen Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BJ
Phone: 01706234500
Head Teacher: James Johnstone
Website: https://www.brgs.org.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is an academy converter in Rossendale, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School have?: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School has 1,056 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2022).
How does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 75.5 in 2025/26.
Is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is part of STAR ACADEMIES.
Where is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School?: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is located at Glen Road, Rossendale, Lancashire, BB4 7BJ.

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