Oakhill School vs Ribblesdale School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakhill School
Clitheroe · Independent all-through · Ages 0–16
279 students
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,437 students
| Measure | Oakhill School Clitheroe, North West | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #48 of 536 | #220 of 536 |
| National rank | #486 of 4,090 | #1921 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 279 | 1,437 |
| Pupils on roll | 279 | 1,437 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 43.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.8% | 38.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 82.4% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.90 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Clitheroe |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.oakhillschool.co.uk | www.ribblesdale.org |
The verdict
- •Oakhill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.5 vs 51.1).
- •Ribblesdale School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 279.
- •Oakhill School is a independent 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 Oakhill School better than Ribblesdale School?
On the Success Index (England), Oakhill School ranks higher (83.5 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 Oakhill School and Ribblesdale School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakhill School: 279. Ribblesdale School: 1,437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakhill School and Ribblesdale School rank in North West?
Oakhill School is 48th of 536 and Ribblesdale School is 220th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).