How many pupils does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School have?

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has 1,475 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).

How does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 in 2025/26.

Is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is part of CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is located at York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ

Outstanding

Inspected 22 November 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

70.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,475

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is an academy converter in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,475 pupils on roll. It is part of CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 (2025/26). 9.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,475 / 1,613 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.8%

Free school meals

7.5%

EAL

0.4%

SEN support

5.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

70.8

Attainment 8

147 pupils

98.6%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

100%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

321 students

19%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

75%

To higher education

46%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

10.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

83.98

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

17.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

9.4

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.8 vs 2023/24

£49,361

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 8% on leadership pay

↓ −£560 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,085

Spend per pupil

£7,197

Income per pupil

60%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ
Phone: 01200423118
Headteacher: James Keulemans
Website: http://www.crgs.org.uk

Academy Trust

CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is an academy converter in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School have?: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has 1,475 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 November 2022).
How does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 70.8 in 2025/26.
Is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is part of CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is located at York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ.

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