Secondary school · Rossendale
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School term dates
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School is off for the October half term — back to school .
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These are Lancashire council's standard term dates. We don't have Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Lancashire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Rossendale BB4 7BJ
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,087
Trust: Star Academies
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Website: www.brgs.org.uk
Ofsted
Rated Inadequate at its last full inspection, June 2022. This inspection was of the school before its current registration (for example, before it became an academy).
- Sixth formInadequate
- Personal developmentInadequate
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
- Leadership and managementInadequate
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2026). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School go back after the October half term?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School may set its own, so check with the school. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.
When does Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School break up for the Christmas holiday?
The last day of school before Christmas Holiday is Friday, 18 December 2026. This is from Lancashire council's standard term dates — Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School may set its own, so check with the school.