Ribblesdale School vs St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 378 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,437 students
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Clitheroe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
133 students
| Measure | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe, North West | St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Clitheroe, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 536 | #771 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #1921 of 4,090 | #6499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,437 | 133 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,437 | 133 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 63.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.ribblesdale.org | www.ssmj.lancs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.9 vs 51.1).
- •Ribblesdale School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 133.
- •Ribblesdale School is a local authority school while St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Ribblesdale School better than St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (56.9 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 Ribblesdale School and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 378 m in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Clitheroe in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribblesdale School: 1,437. St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy: 133. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribblesdale School and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy rank in North West?
Ribblesdale School is 220th of 536 and St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy is 771st of 2,286 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).