Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
URN: 150261 • Rossendale BB4 7BJ
Overview
- Name
- Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
- URN
- 150261
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 48.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Johnstone (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01706234500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Glen Road, Rossendale BB4 7BJ
Summary
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (BRGS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Rossendale, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,056 pupils and a capacity of 1,260. The school, which has a rich history dating back to 1703, is dedicated to providing high-quality education while fostering the spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of its students. BRGS operates under the STAR Academies framework, emphasising values of Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect.
The curriculum at BRGS is designed to support academic excellence, with a strong focus on personalised learning pathways that cater to individual student needs. Recent GCSE results highlight the school's commitment to achievement, with 97% of students attaining grades 9-5 in English and Maths. In addition to academics, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities that encourage students to develop broader skills and experiences.
BRGS prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students receive support through a dedicated team of Pastoral Leaders and form tutors. The school actively promotes British values and encourages students to become responsible citizens within their community, aligning with its mission to nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders.
The curriculum at BRGS is designed to support academic excellence, with a strong focus on personalised learning pathways that cater to individual student needs. Recent GCSE results highlight the school's commitment to achievement, with 97% of students attaining grades 9-5 in English and Maths. In addition to academics, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities that encourage students to develop broader skills and experiences.
BRGS prioritises pastoral care, ensuring that students receive support through a dedicated team of Pastoral Leaders and form tutors. The school actively promotes British values and encourages students to become responsible citizens within their community, aligning with its mission to nurture today's young people and inspire tomorrow's leaders.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- STAR ACADEMIES
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1056
- Boys
- 544
- Girls
- 512
- FSM %
- 6.10
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1056 | 544 | 512 | 1260 | 6.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1121 | 577 | 544 | 1260 | 7.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1260 |
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