Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Academy converter · Grammar school · Sixth form
Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 3% in England
1 of 6 in Ribble Valley
Pupils
1,496
First preferences per place
1.32
2026/27
Absence
4.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 72.5 | 72.8 | 74.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 98% | 97% | 96% | |
| Average English grade | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 7.7 | 7.6 | 7.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 98% | 96% | 97% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.37 | 0.55 | — |
99% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ribblesdale School · 0.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Bowland High · 2.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy · 4.4 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Shuttleworth College · 6.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Burnley High School · 6.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- The Hyndburn Academy · 7.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
The neighbourhood
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is in Clitheroe North (typical home £270,000, crime average).
What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is in the top 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.