Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Secondary school in Rossendale, Lancashire. Report card, Jun 2026: 7 exceptional.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 9 June 2026, report published 7 September 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Exceptional | under 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Exceptional | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Exceptional | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Exceptional | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Exceptional
- Among the very best in the country in this area. Ofsted gives it rarely.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around June 2030
The last inspection was in June 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.4 milesThe Valley Leadership Academy
Report card, Apr 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention
- 1.8 milesAlder Grange School
Report card, Mar 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention
- 2.4 milesAll Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Requires improvement (Apr 2024)
- 3.0 milesHaslingden High School and Sixth Form
Report card, Jun 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected
- 3.6 milesWhitworth Community High School
School remains Good (Mar 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.