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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ

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Pupils
1,475
Ages
11-18
FSM
11.4%
Attainment 8
74.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
74.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
67.6%
Basics 9-5
96.0%

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
78.5%
EBacc APS
7.03
EBacc 9-5
66.4%
EBacc 9-4
73.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.10
A*-A Grades
31.9%
A*-B Grades
61.1%
AAB+ %
19.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 339 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.3. The school has around 1,475 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2006 — Outstanding (predecessor: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's latest exam results?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School located?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire (BB7 2DJ).
How many pupils attend Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has around 1,475 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Clitheroe Royal Grammar School with other schools?
View Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lancashire.