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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

State school · Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,056 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,056 ·
Local authority
Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Johnstone

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
96.6%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
38.90
LA avg.
35.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
57
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
2.9 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,056
Number of pupils

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Contact the school

Address

Glen Road
Rossendale
BB4 7BJ
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Telephone: 01706 234500

Email: info@brgs.staracademies.org

Website: https://www.brgs.org.uk

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Glen Road, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
1,056 Pupil numbers
6.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
57 Number of teachers
3 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
96.6%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
72.00
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.36 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 155 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 8
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 174 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 7
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 156 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
22.8%
LA avg.
15.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.90
LA avg.
35.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 25 A
Psychology GCE A level 40 A
Physics GCE A level 25 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics GCE A level 80 A
Law GCE A level 27 B
History GCE A level 20 B
German GCE A level 6 A
Geography GCE A level 21 A
English Literature GCE A level 18 A
English Language GCE A level 8 A
Economics GCE A level 27 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 16 B
Chemistry GCE A level 45 A
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 23 B
Biology GCE A level 42 A
Art and Design GCE A level 11 A

Entry and exit data

We do not have entry or exit data for pupils at this school. Find out more

SEN overview

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.4 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
2.9 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

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