Edisford Primary School vs Ribblesdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edisford Primary School
Clitheroe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,437 students
| Measure | Edisford Primary School Clitheroe, North West | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #111 of 2,286 | #220 of 536 |
| National rank | #859 of 15,697 | #1921 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 212 | 1,437 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,437 |
| Free school meals | 7.5% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.edisford.lancsngfl.ac.uk | www.ribblesdale.org |
The verdict
- •Edisford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 51.1).
- •Ribblesdale School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 212.
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 Edisford Primary School better than Ribblesdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Edisford Primary School ranks higher (89.5 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 Edisford Primary School and Ribblesdale School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Edisford Primary School: 212. Ribblesdale School: 1,437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Edisford Primary School and Ribblesdale School rank in North West?
Edisford Primary School is 111th of 2,286 and Ribblesdale School is 220th of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).