About the school
Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School is a designated grammar school and part of Star Academies. It describes itself as an 11-18 academy and admits up to 180 students each year on the basis of performance in its entrance examination.
| School type | Grammar · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: A recent post listed on the site is 'Open Evening 2026 – View the presentation', but no specific 11+ open evening details are stated on the admissions page provided.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Maths, English |
📄 Free Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school is 'primarily for children who attend primary schools in Bacup, Rawtenstall and the surrounding areas'. Passing the entrance examination does not guarantee a place due to the oversubscription criterion. |
| Places (Year 7) | 180 |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 14 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 26 Sep 2026 |
The admissions page gives dated arrangements only for September 2027 entry: test on 2026-09-26, registration open for the 2026 exam, deadline 12 noon on 2026-09-14, and access-arrangements requests should preferably be made prior to June 2026.
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