Schools in CLITHEROE
23 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (4)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Academy converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bowland High Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ribblesdale School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (16)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow URC Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Clitheroe Pendle Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Edisford Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Whalley Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Clitheroe Brookside Primary School Community school | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Chatburn Church of England Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gisburn Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge Voluntary aided school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moorland School Limited Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 4–11 | — |
| Oakhill School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–16 | — |
| Ribblesdale Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Standards maintained (2025) | 2–5 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.