Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ · Lancashire · Grammar school
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1st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 508 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6/10 among them, against 9.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 98.6 · 99 | 30% | 2.96 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.55 · 86 | 25% | 2.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 70.8 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 96.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 74.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.55 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.5 out of 10 among them, against 9.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Enterprise, Duke of Edinburgh, Charity Committee, rocket club, astronomy club, chess, and sewing clubs. Sports include cricket, rounders, and football. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,496 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,613. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their high attainment levels across all subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who wish to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh Award?
What Ofsted said about Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils and students are "extremely proud" to attend and behave "exceptionally well." Leaders set "high expectations" that drive academic success and personal growth, creating an environment described as an "oasis of calm and order." The school is judged to be outstanding across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "meticulously designed" to meet pupil needs, with a strong emphasis on languages and deep subject knowledge.
- Teachers use "expert subject knowledge" to deliver lessons, ensuring pupils gain a "deep body of knowledge" and become "critical thinkers."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils receive "fulsome support" and "thrive academically and personally."
- There is a "keen appetite for reading widely," supported by libraries, book clubs, and purposeful reading opportunities.
- Leaders provide "high-quality careers education," including international work experiences, helping students secure places on "reputable university programmes."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "proactive in their approach to identifying and supporting pupils and students who are vulnerable or might be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 72.8 |
| 2024/25 | 74.4 |
| 2025/26 | 70.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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