Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School vs Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Rossendale · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,087 students
Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School
Bacup · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rossendale, North West | Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 536 | #2155 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #108 of 4,090 | #15158 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,087 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,087 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.15 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Rossendale | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brgs.org.uk/ | www.stacksteads.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 10.9).
- •Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 221.
- •Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is a academy school while Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School better than Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School ranks higher (95.1 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rossendale and Bacup in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School: 1,087. Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School rank in North West?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is 13th of 536 and Bacup Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School is 2155th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).