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Grammar schools in and near Rawtenstall

All 1 grammar school in Rawtenstall, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Rawtenstall

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  1. Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

    Rossendale, BB4 7BJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Exceptional in every area
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Rawtenstall grammar schools average.

    219 first choices, 181 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.5

    Rawtenstall grammar schools 75.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Rawtenstall grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,087
    Pupils per teacher
    17.8
    View school Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Just outside Rawtenstall

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Rawtenstall.

  1. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

    12.7 miles from Rawtenstall · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Rawtenstall grammar schools average.

    231 first choices, 175 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1670.8

    Rawtenstall grammar schools 75.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Rawtenstall grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,496
    Pupils per teacher
    17.6
    View school Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

  2. The Crossley Heath School

    16.2 miles from Rawtenstall · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Rawtenstall grammar schools average.

    293 first choices, 177 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1673.2

    Rawtenstall grammar schools 75.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Rawtenstall grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,179
    Pupils per teacher
    19.2
    View school The Crossley Heath School

  3. The North Halifax Grammar School

    16.4 miles from Rawtenstall · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Rawtenstall grammar schools average.

    240 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1669.6

    Rawtenstall grammar schools 75.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Rawtenstall grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,207
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school The North Halifax Grammar School

  4. Urmston Grammar Academy

    17.8 miles from Rawtenstall · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Rawtenstall grammar schools average.

    237 first choices, 169 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1675.6

    Rawtenstall grammar schools 75.5England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.2%Rawtenstall grammar schools 4.6%
    Pupils
    1,137
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school Urmston Grammar Academy
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Rawtenstall, explained

There is 1 grammar schools in Rawtenstall, teaching 1,087 children.

Pupils in Rawtenstall grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 75.5 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

6.5% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,142 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 7.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Rawtenstall?
There are 1 grammar schools in Rawtenstall, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Rawtenstall?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Rawtenstall on Eduscope are Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Rawtenstall ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Rawtenstall grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Rawtenstall is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Rawtenstall?
Grammar schools in Rawtenstall select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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