Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
URN: 119812 • Clitheroe BB7 2DJ
Overview
- Name
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
- URN
- 119812
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Judith Child (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DJ
Summary
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, founded in 1554, is a mixed selective foundation school located in Clitheroe, Lancashire. With a capacity of 1,262 students, the school serves approximately 750 pupils in Years 7-11 at its Chatburn Road site, while the Sixth Form, accommodating around 650 students, is situated at the York Street site. The school prides itself on its strong academic performance and commitment to providing a supportive and caring educational environment.
The curriculum at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is designed to foster individual development, offering a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience. The school is known for its outstanding teaching and exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to succeed academically and personally.
The school community is diverse, with Sixth Form students coming from over 40 secondary schools. A significant number of graduates progress to higher education, reflecting the school's dedication to preparing students for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is designed to foster individual development, offering a wide range of subjects and extra-curricular activities that enrich the student experience. The school is known for its outstanding teaching and exceptional pastoral care, ensuring that students receive the guidance they need to succeed academically and personally.
The school community is diverse, with Sixth Form students coming from over 40 secondary schools. A significant number of graduates progress to higher education, reflecting the school's dedication to preparing students for future challenges in a rapidly changing world.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1262
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2006-11-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1262 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1262 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1262 |
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