Academy Transfer
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School (BRGS) has been considering options for an appropriate partner multi-academy trust (MAT). Following discussions between the school, the BRGS Board of Trustees, and the DfE Regional Director, Star Academies has been selected as the most appropriate MAT to lead the school and bring new capacity to maintain and develop the school's education provision.
Under the proposal, the school will become part of Star Academies and will retain its grammar school status.
Star Academies has been chosen thanks to its track record of sustaining and improving schools and our close alignment to its core values and ambitions and aspirations for young people.
The proposal is to transfer the school to Star on 1 September 2023.
Star is a mixed MAT, running a diverse group of schools across the country. There are currently 31 schools within Star working together in five regions across the country known as Star Partnerships. Star is a high achieving MAT. Star schools also enjoy some of the best performance results in the DfE school league tables and, year upon year, Star pupils secure the lowest absence rates in England. All Star schools share a commitment to a child-centred vision and focus on educational excellence, character development and service to local communities. Star also supports many more schools and aspiring leaders through school improvement and leadership training via the Star Institute. BRGS will benefit from a national network of support, resources and opportunities, as we continue to strive for excellence.
You can find out more about Star here at http://www.staracademies.org
Engagement
We are keen to engage with key stakeholders to ensure their views on the proposed transfer are taken into consideration. A stakeholder engagement exercise was undertaken from 11 January to 15 February 2023. Our report will be published in due course.
Beyond this initial consultation period, we will continue to work closely with parents, carers and the local community and welcome your ongoing feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Please click here to view a FAQ sheet about Star Academies and the academy transfer process.
Please click here for the finalised Stakeholder Engagement Report.
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