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Bowland High

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Bowland High

Riversmead, Sawley Road, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS

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Pupils
615
Ages
11-16
FSM
8.5%
Attainment 8
47.7
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
47.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
42.6%

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
34.3%
EBacc APS
4.10
EBacc 9-5
13.9%
EBacc 9-4
19.4%
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About Bowland High

Bowland High is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. The school has around 615 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Riversmead, Clitheroe, BB7 4QS | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bowland High, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. Dec 2016 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Bowland High

What is Bowland High's Ofsted rating?
Bowland High received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bowland High's latest exam results?
Bowland High: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 47.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Bowland High located?
Bowland High is a secondary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire (BB7 4QS).
How many pupils attend Bowland High?
Bowland High has around 615 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bowland High with other schools?
View Bowland High'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.