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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
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- Clitheroe BB7 2DJ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students make exceptional progress through the curriculum and achieve highly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: They behave exceptionally well and show admirable levels of respect towards each other.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their expert subject knowledge to skilfully inform their teaching.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers present new learning expertly and ensure essential knowledge is gained.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide ample opportunities for pupils to revisit prior learning, ensuring deep knowledge over time.
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders engage productively with parents, carers, staff and pupils.
Communication: Pupils and students feel extremely well represented and safe, with positive relationships with teachers.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are actively engaged and satisfied with the communication and progress updates.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Rare incidents of bullying are dealt with quickly and appropriately by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders foster an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels included.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel extremely safe, and rare incidents of bullying are handled effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school environment is an oasis of calm and order.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students value diverse enrichment opportunities such as rocket club, chess, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils and students fully embrace leadership opportunities and drive charitable initiatives.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers education with meaningful encounters with the world of work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students in key stage 5 have a wide range of subject options to achieve future career aspirations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND receive fulsome support, thrive academically and personally.
Subjects Offered: A high proportion of pupils study a broad and balanced curriculum with emphasis on languages.
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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1441 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 15.1 | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.70% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 80% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 67% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.71 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 67% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 77% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.06 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 2 | 27.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 2 | 41.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 21.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% 10 | 9.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 77% 8 | 13.93% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.13 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.76% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 117 | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 83.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 41.01% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 10.33% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 17.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.91% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 5.24% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.84% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% 3 | 26.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 2 | 38.78% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 87% | 18.19% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 78% 1 | 8.65% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 85% 6 | 12.36% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.16 | 2.51 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 79.62% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 109 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 69.73% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 35.01% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 88% | 9.64% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.1% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.5% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.58% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.13% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 28.01% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 42.17% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 19.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% | 12.1% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 79% | 13.37% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 83.93% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 118 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 64.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 10.87% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 17.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.07% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 6.59% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.23 | 24.49 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.89 | 23.76 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.70% | 9.6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 315 | 451 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 49.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 9.3% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 25.2% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.5% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.29 | 26.59 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.9 | 26.26 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.4% | 14.27% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 295 | 524 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 71% | 55.7% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.65% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.15% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 12.9% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.57 1 | 25.53 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.55 1 | 22.34 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.3% | 9.5% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 290 | 494 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 53.05% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 9.74% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 21.68% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 10.63% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.13 2 | 26.74 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.18 1 | 25.24 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.1% | 11.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 67.05% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.63% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 5.16% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.94 | 21.18 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.04 | 22.11 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.6% | 8.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 44 | 67.48% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.62% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 4.57% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1