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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.5 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,475
Capacity
1,613
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score of 74.4, placing it in the top 2% nationally. Almost all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 96% secure a grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong academic foundation. Additionally, 75% of graduates progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions, highlighting the school’s commitment to preparing students for higher education.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 74.4 | Top 2% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 96% | Top 3% 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%. | 79% | Top 3% 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%. | 74% | Top 3% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 46% | Top 20% |
Based on 318 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.3%
Asian Pakistani20.8%
Asian Indian5.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.1%
Asian Chinese1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
White Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black African0.6%
Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.87467, -2.38851 · BB7 2DJ
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136390
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.crgs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School a good school?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School scores 98.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School in GCSEs?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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