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Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a selective academy. It has about 1,120 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2022. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Star Academies. (Other schools in this trust include The Valley Leadership Academy, Oulder Hill Leadership Academy, Star Radcliffe Academy, Eden Boys' School, Bolton and Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Attendance, Destinations and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation, Environment and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average.
Progress: Above average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is an entrance exam.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
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