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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.5 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,056
Capacity
1,260
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 73.3, this school ranks in the top 3% nationally, and boasts a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it's important to note that the recent Ofsted report rated the school as inadequate, which may raise concerns for prospective parents. Additionally, the LocaleIQ score indicates that it performs better than 36% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: InadequateBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.3 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 97% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 96% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 93% | Top 1% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.2%
Asian Pakistani17.9%
Asian Bangladeshi3.5%
Mixed Other3.4%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.6%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Black African1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.69343, -2.24740 · BB4 7BJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN150261
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.brgs.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School a good school?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School scores 35.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School in GCSEs?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.3. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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