Best secondary schools in Rawtenstall (2026)
Rawtenstall has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, in the top 3% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 44.5, against 46.1 for England. 1 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There is 1 grammar school.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 3% in England |
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rawtenstall · Grammar |
72.7 | 73.3 | 97% | Inadequate | |
2 Bottom 20% in England |
Alder Grange School Rawtenstall |
39.8 | 37.0 | 25% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 11% in England |
All Saints' Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Rawtenstall · Roman Catholic |
37.4 | 35.3 | 19% | Requires improvement | |
4 Bottom 5% in England |
The Valley Leadership Academy Rawtenstall |
32.2 | 32.6 | 30% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Rawtenstall?
On exam results over the last three years, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Rawtenstall, in the top 3% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.