BACUP AND RAWTENSTALL GRAMMAR SCHOOL in Lancashire, Rossendale

Education Centre Information: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School:

Establishment Type:Foundation School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Lancashire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 30/09/2012
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: None
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1256
Number of boys: 618
Number of girls: 638
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

Originates from school founded by John Kershaw in 1701; later moved to better premises in Newchurch, across Rossendale valley, where string of small Victorian textile towns and villages are surrounded by moorland; by end of 19th century Newchurch Grammar, as then known, had established sound reputation and teachers from school formed the nucleus of Bacup and Rawtenstall School when it opened on its current site in Waterfoot in 1913. Has had only six headteachers since then. Became grant-maintained in 1989; specialist technology college status from 1994; became foundation school in 1999. Four new classrooms and all-weather pitch constructed in recent years; technology and computer rooms refurbished in 2002; theatre now hired for drama; new sports hall in 2005; sixth-form common rooms and private study facilities in 2007. Teams have been national netball and orienteering champions, with national representatives in jujitsu, judo, ice hockey, karting and kickboxing. Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme available; strong music tradition. Staff teach science, mathematics and technology in seven local primary schools and local primary classes use school's information technology facilities. Partnership with local comprehensive to offer ICT evening classes and video-conferencing lessons. Before-school care, from 6.15am, when pupils can use ICT facilities, have breakfast, or use form rooms; after-school care, until 5pm, when there are numerous clubs and a supervised homework club. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Ethos: 'The school aims to bring about the total development of all students, thus enabling them to grow into balanced and responsible adults'.