STUDENTS at Rawtenstall's All Saint's High have made the grade and helped their school secure £15,000 through a government acievement award.

Mike Brennan, headteacher, said: "The staff's dedication and hard work is crucial to our students' success."

Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson said: "I am delighted the Government has recognised the achievements of All Saints."

And Crawshawbooth Primary School is also celebrating after securing £7,500 after raising year six Standard Assessment Test results in English to 95 per cent from 65 per cent three years' ago and in science to 98 per cent from 45 per cent four years' ago.