Clitheroe Royal Grammar School vs Ribblesdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 878 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,496 students
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,437 students
| Measure | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Clitheroe, North West | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #18 of 536 | #220 of 536 |
| National rank | #165 of 4,090 | #1921 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,496 | 1,437 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,496 | 1,437 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 74.4 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 7.04 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.crgs.org.uk | www.ribblesdale.org |
The verdict
- •Clitheroe Royal Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.5 vs 51.1).
- •Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,496 students compared with 1,437.
- •Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a academy school while Ribblesdale 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 Clitheroe Royal Grammar School better than Ribblesdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Clitheroe Royal Grammar School ranks higher (93.5 vs 51.1 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 Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Ribblesdale School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: 1,496. Ribblesdale School: 1,437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Ribblesdale School rank in North West?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is 18th of 536 and Ribblesdale School is 220th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).