Ribblesdale School vs Unity College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 15 km 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
Unity College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,402 students
| Measure | Ribblesdale School Clitheroe, North West | Unity College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 536 | #346 of 536 |
| National rank | #1921 of 4,090 | #2902 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,437 | 1,402 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,437 | 1,402 |
| Free school meals | 17.3% | 34.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 93.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.5 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 34.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.5% | 53.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.56 | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Clitheroe | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.ribblesdale.org | www.unity-college.com/ |
The verdict
- •Ribblesdale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.1 vs 31.2).
- •Ribblesdale School is the larger school with 1,437 students compared with 1,402.
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 Unity College?
On the Success Index (England), Ribblesdale School ranks higher (51.1 vs 31.2 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 Unity College?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Clitheroe and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ribblesdale School: 1,437. Unity College: 1,402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ribblesdale School and Unity College rank in North West?
Ribblesdale School is 220th of 536 and Unity College is 346th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).