Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School in Waterfoot, Lancashire uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School offers approximately 150 Year 7 places, with competition historically rated as High. Admissions criteria: Must achieve the qualifying standard in the entrance examination.

Priority given to those in the designated catchment area (Rossendale). For state grammar applications, parents must ensure their permanent residence satisfies published local authority criteria before the 31st October Common Application Form (CAF) deadline.

Register for the entrance exam and apply through the local authority. Key dates: Registration Opens: April 2026; Registration Closes: September 2026; 2026 Exam Date(s): Late September 2026; Results to Parents: Mid-October 2026. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Prepare for tests in Maths, English and Verbal Reasoning., Read widely to enhance vocabulary., Practice mental arithmetic.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.