Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
URN: 136390 • Clitheroe BB7 2DJ
Overview
- Name
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
- URN
- 136390
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Keulemans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01200423118
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DJ
Summary
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, located in Clitheroe, Lancashire, is a mixed selective academy that has been providing quality education since its foundation in 1554. With a current enrolment of 1,475 students and a capacity of 1,613, the school offers a supportive and nurturing environment for students aged 11 to 18. The school prides itself on its strong academic record and outstanding teaching, aiming to develop each student as an individual while preparing them for future challenges.
The curriculum at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is designed to be both rigorous and diverse, with students in Years 7-11 studying at the Chatburn Road site. The Sixth Form, located at the York Street site, serves approximately 650 students who have access to a wide range of A Level subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
In addition to academic excellence, the school is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care and support for all students. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School aims to create a strong sense of community, welcoming students from over 40 secondary schools and encouraging collaboration and personal growth.
The curriculum at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is designed to be both rigorous and diverse, with students in Years 7-11 studying at the Chatburn Road site. The Sixth Form, located at the York Street site, serves approximately 650 students who have access to a wide range of A Level subjects. The school emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
In addition to academic excellence, the school is committed to providing exceptional pastoral care and support for all students. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School aims to create a strong sense of community, welcoming students from over 40 secondary schools and encouraging collaboration and personal growth.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1613
- Pupils
- 1475
- Boys
- 742
- Girls
- 733
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- 2011-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1475 | 742 | 733 | 1613 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1441 | 727 | 714 | 1613 | 10.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1428 | 718 | 710 | 1463 | 6.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1428 | 718 | 710 | 1463 | 6.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1399 | 694 | 705 | 1321 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1337 | 663 | 674 | 1321 | 3.10 |
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