Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Selective
Waterfoot, Lancashire
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a selective co-educational academy in Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire. It has a strong tradition of academic success.
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Competition Ratio
High
Key Dates (2026 Entry)
- 1Registration Opens: April 2026
- 2Registration Closes: September 2026
- 32026 Exam Date(s): Late September 2026
- 4Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026
How to Prepare
Prepare for tests in Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning.
Read widely to enhance vocabulary.
Practice mental arithmetic.
Contact Information
Admission Guidelines
Must achieve the qualifying standard in the entrance examination.
Catchment Area
Priority given to those in the designated catchment area (Rossendale).
Application Procedure
Register for the entrance exam and apply through the local authority.