Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

A outstanding academy converter school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School.

Clitheroe, BB72DJ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.3%
Continue in education or training
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Outstanding

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
York Street
Clitheroe, BB72DJ
Phone
1200423118
Website
crgs.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136390
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
Website
http://www.crgs.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,613 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,441
Free School Meals
11.1% (160 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.2% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
66.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
323 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
71.3 (+51.9 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.3 (+47.3 vs average)
Attainment 8:
72.8 (+33.3 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
10.4 (7.1 below average)
Progress 8:
0.55 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
90 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
180
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,441 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(40 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(36 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(88 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★ ★★★
(79 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(82 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Develop lively and healthy bodies and minds, the latter capable of original thought, enquiry and well-balanced critical argument. Become confident, independent learners well-equipped for lifelong learning. Derive enjoyment from learning which should extend intellectual capacity, develop interests and stimulate curiosity. Embrace developments in information and communication technologies, with responsibility for using them properly. Engage in experiences to appreciate cultural inheritance and understand the world. Develop capacities to make informed, rational and responsible decisions and to work with self-respect and sensitivity to others. Show respect for each other and for the staff and appreciate diverse talents in the school community. Play a full part in creating a caring, supportive school environment. Develop values to become considerate and responsible citizens. Display self-discipline and respect for authority. Foster good behaviour and avoid bullying.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Gardening Club Duke of Edinburgh Award

Facilities

Sports Hall Full-size 3G pitch Tennis courts Extensive playing fields Refurbished Library Language Centre with 3 dedicated classrooms and an interactive Language Laboratory 4 IT rooms (3 available for use outside lessons) 6 Science Laboratories

Admissions Criteria

Admission to Main School is by Entrance Examination. Entry to Year 7 is by selection at the Entrance Examination. Our Pupil Admission Number is 180 with a 6-form entry from September 2024. The Entrance Examination for entry to Year 7 in September 2026 will take place on Saturday 27 September 2025. Applications for the Entrance Exam opened on 2 June 2025 and closed at 12:00 noon on 12 September 2025. An Open Evening is scheduled on 2 July 2025 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Pupils join our school from over 40 primary schools in the catchment area and beyond. In-year admissions require applicants to sit admission tests; oversubscription criteria apply if more applicants than places. Admissions Handbooks and Policies include Determined Admissions Policy (2026-2027) and Admissions Handbook (2026 entry) will be available soon, with prior years providing similar policies and appeals processes via Lancashire County Council. Appeals for a school place are heard by the Local Education Authority. For enquiries contact [email protected].

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