BRGS Admissions to Year 7 in September 2025

BACUP AND RAWTENSTALL

GRAMMAR SCHOOL SEPTEMBER 2025 ADMISSIONS

A PROUD HISTORY  Our history traces back to Newchurch Grammar School founded in 1703  Their staff formed BRGS on our current site in 1913  A proud heritage and traditional values, coupled with a forward-thinking and modern approach to education  A long track record of exceptional results and student outcomes  Strong pastoral provision  An inimitable enrichment, co-curricular and leadership programme  Progression to the world’s best universities and apprenticeships with leading employers

HIGH ACHIEVING STUDENTS  Knowledge-rich academic curriculum and inspirational learning  High-quality teaching that builds an appetite for learning  Experienced, successful teachers  Reading, numeracy and digital skills at the core of learning  Academic excellence and intellectual rigour  First-class enrichment opportunities  Exceptional GCSE and A Level results in Summer 2022 with over 20% of GCSEs at Grade 9 and 45% of A Levels at grade A*/A

SUPPORTING STUDENTS TO SUCCEED AND FLOURISH  Looking after our students’ mental and physical wellbeing just as much as their academic progress  Developing confidence, resilience, self-discipline and mindset  Experienced pastoral managers and form tutors  Access to trained counsellors

SUCCEED  Drop-in wellbeing sessions  Clubs and societies  Cultural capital

 Strong transition programme

STUDENT-CENTRED SEND PROVISION  A whole-school inclusive approach to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)  Individual needs carefully identified and tailored support delivered around: • Communication and interaction • Social Emotional and mental health • Cognition and learning • Sensory and physical support  Focus on personal development as well as academic achievements  Enhanced, personalised transition support before admission and as part of next steps preparation at 16/18  Discreet close monitoring by pastoral specialists during key transition years  Close relationships with a number of external agencies which support the educational experience of our students

INSPIRING WELL-ROUNDED LEADERS  Aspiring to develop well-rounded, ethical and accomplished leaders of tomorrow  Rich leadership programme built on the foundations of sport, creativity, performing arts, enterprise and careers, and charity and social action  Broadening students’ experiences - for example, of religion, science and the arts  Exciting programme of insightful trips and experiences  Volunteering, social action and charitable activities

SKILLS

DEVELOPING SKILLS FOR WORK AND LIFE

 Exposure to the world of work and different careers and industries

 Partnerships with leading universities and employers  Best-in-class careers and work experience programme  High-profile guest speakers from the world of academia and industry  Comprehensive University Preparation Programme for those wishing to study at world-leading universities  Opportunities to participate in Young Enterprise and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award  Career-focussed enrichment opportunities, including Medical, Veterinary and Law groups

EXCELLING IN SPORTS AND THE ARTS  Igniting students’ passion and nurturing their development  A creative arts curriculum spanning the historical to the contemporary and an array of disciplines including manual printmaking, illustration, sculpture, painting and mixed-media  Relationships with leading performing arts institutions providing access to world-class specialists in the fields of drama, dance and music  School productions, musical ensembles and orchestras, and theatre trips  An outstanding sports provision and a proud history of sporting success  School rugby, cricket and football teams with full programme of matches  Other extracurricular sports include athletics, badminton, basketball, cross-country, fencing, tennis and table tennis

 Star is one of the country’s leading multiacademy trusts with 32 schools nationwide  A values-based organisation, committed to enhancing social mobility  A focus on securing first-class outcomes for young people and their personal and social development  Star’s signature student leadership specialism provides exceptional opportunities and experiences  Star’s secondary schools consistently feature in the top 20 nationally for student outcomes  Fourteen of the Star schools inspected to date are judged outstanding by Ofsted

 Star schools work collaboratively to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for its students  Star is already providing additional capacity, expertise and executive leadership to increase the pace of improvement and to secure robust and lasting change  BRGS will receive strategic support from Star’s Regional Director/Executive Principal to embed academic excellence throughout all aspects of the school  A firm commitment to the ongoing professional development of staff through the Star Ambitions programme and National Institute of Teaching

NURTURING TODAY’S YOUNG PEOPLE, INSPIRING TOMORROW’S LEADERS

 BRGS joined Star Academies in September 2023

PROCESS APPLICATION PROCESS

BRGS is wholly selective on academic ability in Years 7 to 11. Details of the school’s admission policy, and how to apply, are available on the school website. Admission requirements for the Sixth Form are also available on the school website.  Monday 5 June 2024 BRGS admission form goes live at www.brgs.org.uk

 Saturday 28 September 2024 BRGS entrance exam

 Tuesday 4 July and Wednesday 5 July 2024 (9.30-11.00am) Open mornings for parents

 w/c Monday 16 October 2024 Parents will be informed if their child has reached the required standard for entry for BRGS

 Friday 1 September 2024 Lancashire County Council online application system goes live

 Tuesday 31 October 2024 Closing date to apply for a place via Lancashire County Council online application system

 Wednesday 11 September 2024 (6.30-8.30pm) Open evening

 Monday 3 March 2025 LA will inform parents of their allocated secondary school place - BRGS will also write to parents

for pupils and parents

 Friday 13 September 2024 (12 noon) Closing date for BRGS applications

The closing date for BRGS applications is 12 noon on Friday 13 September 2024 – please note, we cannot accept applications received after this date. Following your application, we will write to you by Tuesday 17 September 2024 to provide specific details about the entrance examination.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION  The entrance examination will be held at BRGS on 28 September 2024  Parents must register their child in advance on the BRGS website by 12 noon on Friday 13 September 2024 - register here  After registering, parents will be sent specific details about the entrance examination  If your child may require access arrangements on the day of the exam, please register as early as possible

EXAMINATION  Our entrance examination is provided by GL Assessment  The examination will consist of three papers: verbal reasoning, maths and English

 Familiarisation materials are available to download free of charge from the GL Assessment website

THE BRGS ADVANTAGE  Knowledge-rich academic curriculum and inspirational teaching  Exceptional results and student outcomes  Student-centred pastoral support with a focus on personal development  Rich leadership programme built on the foundations of sport, creativity, performing arts, enterprise and careers, and charity and social action  Progression to the world’s best universities and apprenticeships with leading employers  Part of Star Academies, one of the country’s leading multi-academy trusts  Inspiring the leaders of tomorrow

FOR SEPTEMBER 2025 ADMISSIONS, REGISTER AT BRGS.ORG.UK BY 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2024