Head: James Johnstone
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Lancashire.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Cutoff Score
207
74% of max
Applications
400
Offers Made
171
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
primarily for children who attend primary schools in Bacup, Rawtenstall and the surrounding areas
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Lancashire County Council administers the appeals process on behalf of the school. Appeals cannot be made until a secondary school has been allocated.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
FSCE
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics. FSCE consortium papers. Max score: 280. Part of Star Academies trust. Involved in Star Academies' Year of Reading 2026 programme. School entrance examination held each September. Children must pass the entrance examination to be considered for a place, but passing does not guarantee a place due to over-subscription criteria. National offer day is 2nd March 2026.
Max
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
73.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
97%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
96%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.15
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
62%
Russell Group
Strongest at
Mathematics
350 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
English Language
350 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Physics
332 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
18 entries
0%
-46.2pp vs school
Physical Education
102 entries
39%
-7.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
76 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Psychology
50 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Physics
46 entries
50%
+0.5pp vs school
Watch list
Law
30 entries
47%
-2.8pp vs school
Chemistry
90 entries
47%
-2.8pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Interview process with conditional offer based on GCSE results
Subjects Offered
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,056 / 1,260(84%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Interview process with conditional offer based on GCSE results
1:18.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.25%
Qualified Teachers
5.03%
Absence Rate
10.58%
Persistent Absence
Sports hall and all-weather pitch available for hire
Sports
Sports hall and all-weather pitch
STEM
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Arts
{"drama theatre":1,"music rooms":3,"art studios":2}
Library
Well-stocked library with extensive collection of books, periodicals and digital resources. Quiet study areas available, computer access for research, librarian support for students, extended opening hours during exam periods.
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new sixth form centre with modern teaching spaces and social areas. Ongoing refurbishment of science laboratories and upgrade of IT infrastructure across the school. Plans for sports facility improvements including new changing rooms.
Lancashire Cross Country Championships - earned silver medal, athletics and basketball displays
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Community Service
Uniform
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School Meals
Cashless cafeteria system using MyChildAtSchool (MCAS). Wide range of hot and cold food including Halal options. All pupils expected to remain on school premises at lunch times. Pre-order 'grab and go' sandwich bags available to avoid queues.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects with clear expectations. Years 7-9 typically receive 1-2 hours per night, Years 10-11 receive 2-3 hours per night, and sixth form students expected to undertake independent study equivalent to taught time.
Behaviour Policy
Tough love approach - firm but fair, applied rigorously, robustly and consistently. Uses rewards ranging from 'Well done!' to certificates, rewards trips and front-of-lunch-queue passes. Regular celebration assemblies and annual presentation evening.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in lessons unless specifically permitted by the teacher.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SENCO and provides support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities including learning support, exam access arrangements, and individual support plans
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
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Route 464 from Rawtenstall, Route 465 from Bacup
Nearest Station: Bacup Railway Station
Transport Info
School is accessible by public bus services from surrounding areas including Burnley, Bury, Rochdale and Halifax. Car parking available for staff and sixth form students. Walking and cycling encouraged where possible.
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