Schools in Clitheroe, North West (2025)
23 schools · 8,192 students · 16 local authority, 4 academy, 3 independent · median Pupils on roll 206.
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Ranked schools in Clitheroe
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 194Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolClitheroe · Academy Secondary74.4 Attainment 8 · 1,496 students
- 293Gisburn Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 140 students
- 390Edisford Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 212 students
- 485Whalley Church of England Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 584Oakhill SchoolClitheroe · Independent All-through55.1 Attainment 8 · 279 students
- 675Barrow URC Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 206 students
- 772Clitheroe Pendle Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 349 students
- 869St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst GreenClitheroe · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 110 students
- 968Bowland HighClitheroe · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 644 students
- 1058St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyClitheroe · Academy Secondary44.9 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 1157St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyClitheroe · Academy Primary– · 133 students
- 1256Chatburn Church of England Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 132 students
- 1351Ribblesdale SchoolClitheroe · Local authority All-through43.5 Attainment 8 · 1,437 students
- 1449Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 200 students
- 1536Clitheroe Brookside Primary SchoolClitheroe · Local authority Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 87 students
- 1631St James' Church of England Primary School, ClitheroeCLITHEROE · Local authority Primary51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 262 students
- 1722Stonyhurst CollegeClitheroe · Independent All-through29.5 Attainment 8 · 680 students
- 1817St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, SabdenClitheroe · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 69 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Clitheroe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | 74.4 Attainment 8 | 1,496 |
| 2 | Gisburn Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 92.8 Top 5% | 94% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 3 | Edisford Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 89.5 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 212 |
| 4 | Whalley Church of England Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 85.2 Top 10% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 5 | Oakhill School Clitheroe · All-through · Ages 0–16 | Independent | 83.5 Top 25% | 55.1 Attainment 8 | 279 |
| 6 | Barrow URC Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 75.4 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 206 |
| 7 | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 72.3 Top 25% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 349 |
| 8 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 69.3 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 9 | Bowland High Clitheroe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.8 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 644 |
| 10 | St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Clitheroe · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 44.9 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 11 | St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 56.9 Top 50% | – | 133 |
| 12 | Chatburn Church of England Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 55.9 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 132 |
| 13 | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Local authority | 51.1 Top 50% | 43.5 Attainment 8 | 1,437 |
| 14 | Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 49.0 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 200 |
| 15 | Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 36.3 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87 |
| 16 | St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe CLITHEROE · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 31.2 Lower 50% | 51% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 262 |
| 17 | Stonyhurst College Clitheroe · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 22.3 Lower 50% | 29.5 Attainment 8 | 680 |
| 18 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden Clitheroe · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 16.9 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69 |
Other schools in Clitheroe
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
96.9
Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
96.9
Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
87.3
Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
25 students
24.1
Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
29 students
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Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Clitheroe?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is the highest-ranked school in Clitheroe with a Success Index (England) of 93.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Clitheroe?
Clitheroe has 23 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary, 3 all-through) educating 8,192 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Clitheroe?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Clitheroe is 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.