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Ribblesdale School
Queens Road, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1EJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.0 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,410
Capacity
1,635
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance in supporting student development. The school’s GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.5 is above the national average, and 67% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating a reliable foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate of 21% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 38% | Bottom 35% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 17% UK |
Parent View (569 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
90%
My child makes good progress
90%
Progress is communicated
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
School has high expectations
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
White Other4.4%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black African0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.86685, -2.39041 · BB7 1EJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN119716
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.ribblesdale.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Ribblesdale School rated by Ofsted?
Ribblesdale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Ribblesdale School a good school?
Ribblesdale School scores 65.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ribblesdale School?
Based on 569 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ribblesdale School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ribblesdale School in GCSEs?
Ribblesdale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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