All-throughData as of May 2026

Ribblesdale School

Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ

Community school

Pupils

1,410

Ages

4-16

FSM

15.7%

Attainment 8

43.5

Ofsted

Good

Feb 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

N/A

Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

What to look for in a primary schoolApplication timelines, KS2 SATs context, and what to ask on a school visit.

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

43.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

11.4%

Basics 9-5

38.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

21.4%

EBacc APS

3.55

EBacc 9-5

5.0%

EBacc 9-4

8.5%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ribblesdale School

Ribblesdale School is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 1,410 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ribblesdale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2020 — Good
Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Ribblesdale School

What is Ribblesdale School's Ofsted rating?

Ribblesdale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.

What are Ribblesdale School's latest exam results?

Ribblesdale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ribblesdale School located?

Ribblesdale School is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire (BB7 1EJ).

How many pupils attend Ribblesdale School?

Ribblesdale School has around 1,410 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ribblesdale School with other schools?

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