Bowland High
Academy converter
Clitheroe, BB7 4QS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 39% in England
2 of 6 in Ribble Valley
Pupils
644
First preferences per place
1.04
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.5 | 49.6 | 47.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 54% | 43% | |
| Average English grade | 5.0 | 5.1 | 4.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 49% | 47% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 | 0.38 | — |
70% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School · 2.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Ribblesdale School · 3.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy · 7.1 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- West Craven High School · 7.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 8% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 8.0 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Shuttleworth College · 8.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
The neighbourhood
Bowland High is in Waddington, Gisburn & Slaidburn (typical home £415,000, crime very low).
What is Bowland High's Ofsted rating?
Bowland High is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Bowland High rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Bowland High is in the top 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.