In 2022 Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (yes, that school) lost its six year old OFSTED rating of ‘outstanding’, falling all the way down to ‘inadequate’. In the report there are several instances mentioned of sexual harassment, racism, misogyny and homophobia. In recent years it has become the worst rated school in the whole of Rossendale.
I remember when the report dropped, it was all over the local news. It was sad but I can’t say I was surprised. Out of all the grammar schools for miles, it was always talked about in a really bad taste; probably the worst.
Phil mentioned that he had a great time when he attended school there and that is something that I’m so happy about. However it’s such a shame what it has become, with recent past students saying that their school experience traumatised them.
How can things be going so backwards?











