Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School vs The Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 567 m 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
The Valley Leadership Academy
Bacup · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
578 students
| Measure | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rossendale, North West | The Valley Leadership Academy Bacup, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #13 of 536 | #458 of 536 |
| National rank | #108 of 4,090 | #3695 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,087 | 578 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,087 | 578 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 55% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.3 | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.6% | 30.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | 50% |
| EBacc average points | 7.15 | 2.92 |
| A level points per entry | 39.6 | – |
| town | Rossendale | Bacup |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.brgs.org.uk/ | www.thevalleyleadershipacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.1 vs 17.7).
- •Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 578.
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 The Valley Leadership Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School ranks higher (95.1 vs 17.7 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 The Valley Leadership Academy?
About 567 m 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. The Valley Leadership Academy: 578. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School and The Valley Leadership Academy rank in North West?
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is 13th of 536 and The Valley Leadership Academy is 458th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).