Bowland High vs Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowland High
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
349 students
| Measure | Bowland High Clitheroe, North West | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #127 of 536 | #408 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1114 of 4,090 | #3462 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 644 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 644 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Capacity filled | 112% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.11 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | bowland.atctrust.org.uk/ | www.pendle.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Clitheroe Pendle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.3 vs 67.8).
- •Bowland High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 349.
- •Bowland High is a academy school while Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowland High better than Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Clitheroe Pendle Primary School ranks higher (72.3 vs 67.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bowland High and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowland High: 644. Clitheroe Pendle Primary School: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowland High and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School rank in North West?
Bowland High is 127th of 536 and Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is 408th of 2,286 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).