Ribblesdale School
Community school
Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 34% in England
6 of 6 in Ribble Valley
Pupils
1,437
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
7.5%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.7 | 43.2 | 43.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32% | 41% | 38% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 38% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.34 | -0.25 | — |
66% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School · 0.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 3% in England
- Bowland High · 3.3 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy · 3.8 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Shuttleworth College · 6.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Burnley High School · 6.3 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- The Hyndburn Academy · 6.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 8% in England
The neighbourhood
Ribblesdale School is in Clitheroe North (typical home £270,000, crime average).
What is Ribblesdale School's Ofsted rating?
Ribblesdale School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Ribblesdale School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Ribblesdale School is in the bottom 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.