Bowland High vs Moorland School Limited
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 4.2 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
Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe · Independent primary · Ages 4–11
220 students
| Measure | Bowland High Clitheroe, North West | Moorland School Limited Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #127 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1114 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 644 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 644 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 112% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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/ | moorlandschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bowland High is the larger school with 644 students compared with 220.
- •Bowland High is a academy school while Moorland School Limited is a independent 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 Moorland School Limited?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bowland High and Moorland School Limited?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bowland High: 644. Moorland School Limited: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bowland High and Moorland School Limited rank in North West?
Bowland High is 127th of 536 and Moorland School Limited is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).