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Ribblesdale School

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Ribblesdale School

Queens Road, Clitheroe, BB7 1EJ

Community school · Ages 4–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

43.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

43.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.746.4
2023/2443.246.4
2024/2543.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.340.00
2023/24-0.250.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
0.88 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Oakhill School
4.4 km away · Other independent school
Bowland High
5.57 km away · Academy converter
Good
Stonyhurst College
5.83 km away · Other independent school
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy
6.17 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Ribblesdale School

Ribblesdale School is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 569 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. The school has around 1,410 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

  1. Feb 2020 — Good
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Ribblesdale School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 569 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Ribblesdale School.
What are Ribblesdale School's latest exam results?
Ribblesdale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 43.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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