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Schools in BB7

A postcode district in Lancashire

  • Postcode district
  • 40 schools and nurseries

In short: BB7 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 21 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 16 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries4021 primary · 6 secondary · 16 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in BB7

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All BB7 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in BB7

21 in BB7, best first

Gisburn Primary School

Clitheroe, BB7 4ET · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

16 first choices, 16 offers made

Met the standard at 1194%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
140
Pupils per teacher
28.0
View school Gisburn Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in BB7

6 in BB7, best first

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

231 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1670.8

England 46.2

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
1,496
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Bowland High

Clitheroe, BB7 4QS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

138 first choices, 133 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
644
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Bowland High

Ribblesdale School

Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ · State · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results below the England average.

257 first choices, 276 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.5%
Pupils
1,437
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Ribblesdale School
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Nurseries in BB7

16 in BB7, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in BB7

2 in BB7, by the school's Eduscope score

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

231 first choices, 175 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1670.8

England 46.2

Days missed
4.8%
Pupils
1,496
Pupils per teacher
17.6
View school Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Stonyhurst College

Bb7 9pz · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
680
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Stonyhurst College

Private Schools in BB7

3 in BB7. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Oakhill School

Clitheroe, BB7 9AF · Independent · All-through · Ages 0 to 16

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results close to the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1647.5

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
279
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Oakhill School

Moorland School Limited

Clitheroe, BB7 2JA · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results well below the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1630.7

England 46.2

Days missed
–
Pupils
220
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Moorland School Limited

Stonyhurst College

Bb7 9pz · Independent · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
680
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Stonyhurst College
The map

Every school in BB7, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Ribblesdale Nursery School, GoodClitheroe Pendle Primary School, GoodSabden Primary School, Needs attention in 2 areasGisburn Primary School, Good or betterEdisford Primary School, GoodClitheroe Brookside Primary School, Needs attention in 6 areasBarrow URC Primary School, GoodChatburn Church of England Primary School, Good in every areaSt James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe, GoodWhalley Church of England Primary School, Expected standard or betterSlaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School, GoodSt Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green, GoodSt Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden, GoodGrindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodWaddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, GoodBolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Expected standard in every areaThorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge, GoodRibblesdale School, Good or betterStonyhurst College, InspectedMoorland School Limited, InspectedOakhill School, InspectedClitheroe Royal Grammar School, OutstandingBowland High, GoodSt Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodSt Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, GoodChatburn Pre-School and Out of School Club, GoodDownham Pre School, GoodPartou Whalley Meadows Day Nursery & Forest School, GoodWhalley Pre School Playgroup, GoodCascades Childcare, GoodBright Futures Day Nursery, GoodBambinos Boutique Daycare Ltd, GoodBranching Out, GoodEarly Bairds Childrens Nursery Billington, OutstandingBowland Preschool, GoodKids Planet Barrow, GoodEdisford Day NurseryOakhill Nursery and Early YearsEvergreen Forest SchoolMoorland Private Nursery
  • Outstanding2
  • Good24
  • Not graded yet14
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every BB7 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

BB7 has 40 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

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How many schools are in BB7?

BB7 has 40 schools, including 21 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 16 nurseries, 3 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in BB7?

The highest-ranked schools in BB7 on Eduscope are Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Gisburn Primary School, Whalley Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in BB7?

There are 3 independent schools in BB7. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in BB7 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in BB7?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 40 schools in BB7 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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