Best Schools in Clitheroe
48 schools in Clitheroe
Key Facts
- Clitheroe has a total of 48 schools, with 93.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, exceeding the national average of 90.0%.
- Primary schools in Clitheroe outperform the national average, with 68.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Clitheroe demonstrate strong KS4 performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.39 and 71.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, surpassing national averages.
- In Clitheroe, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.06, with 10.8% of pupils having special educational needs, and 8.8% eligible for free school meals, reflecting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Clitheroe
26 nurseries in Clitheroe
Top Primary Schools in Clitheroe
19 primary schools in Clitheroe
MS
Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe, BB7 2JA
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils134
P/T Ratio–
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Clitheroe, BB7 1AG
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green
Ofsted
Good
Clitheroe, BB7 9QJ
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.3%
Pupils106
P/T Ratio17.7
GP
Gisburn Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Clitheroe, BB7 4ET
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected91%
Absence4.0%
Pupils137
P/T Ratio19.6
Top Secondary Schools in Clitheroe
4 secondary schools in Clitheroe
CR
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.55
Attainment 872.8
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,475
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Clitheroe, BB7 9JA
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8+0.19
Attainment 848.2
Eng+Maths70%
Pupils1,129
Frequently Asked Questions
Clitheroe has 48 schools, including 19 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 26 nurseries, 2 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Clitheroe | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 95% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 68% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.20 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 53.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 18.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,533 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.