Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a secondary school in Clitheroe for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 692 schools in Lancashire. It ranks 1st of 81 secondary schools in Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 November 2022
Pupils, and students in the sixth form, are extremely proud to attend Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. They behave exceptionally well and show admirable levels of respect towards each other. Pupils and students flourish from the high expectations set by leaders and teachers. They are highly motivated and immerse themselves fully in school life. Leaders are zealous in their efforts to develop pupils' and students' wider development as well as their academic achievements. Pupils and students are prepared remarkably well for the next stage of their education, employment or training. Pupils and students feel extremely well represented in school. They talked positively about what leaders and teachers do to ensure that everyone is included and diversity is celebrated. Pupils appreciate immensely the positive relationships that they have forged with teachers. As such, pupils and students feel safe. Rare incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly and appropriately by staff. Leaders take pride in empowering pupils and students to be ambassadors and facilitators of change in school. Pupils and students fully embrace the leadership opportunities that are on offer. They often lead their own clubs, deliver assemblies, support events and drive charitable initiatives. Student leaders are exceptional role models for their younger peers. Pupils and students value the diverse enrichment opportunities that they can take part in, such as rocket club, astronomy club, chess, sewing and sports. They especially enjoy participating in, and winning, an extensive range of local and national competitions.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
149 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
321 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,496 pupils on roll, with places for 1,613
Schools near Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ribblesdale School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
| Bowland High | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Oakhill School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 55.1 |
| Stonyhurst College | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 29.5 |
| St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr James Keulemans
- Phone
- 01200423118
- Address
- York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- URN
- 136390
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.