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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

State school · Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,475 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,475 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr James Keulemans

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 44 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School 8 %
Whalley Church of England Primary School 8 %
Unknown 7 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Langho and Billington St Leonards Church of England Primary School 5 %
Salesbury Church of England Primary School 4 %
Barrow URC Primary School 4 %
Lomeshaye Junior School 3 %
Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
Mellor St Mary Church of England Primary School 3 %
Simonstone St Peter's Church of England Primary School 3 %
Reedley Primary School 2 %
Lammack Primary School 2 %
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
81%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.3%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
37.67
LA avg.
35.73
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
84
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,475
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

York Street
Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2DJ
Get directions

Telephone: 01200 423118

Email: mainschool@crgs.org.uk

Website: http://www.crgs.org.uk

Local authority: Lancashire County Council

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School data & information Clitheroe Royal Grammar School York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2DJ
1,475 Pupil numbers
11.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
84 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
97.3%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
72.80
LA avg.
44.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.55 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 8
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Latin GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 8
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 8
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 7
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 7
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 8
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 8
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 7
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 8
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 8
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
19.6%
LA avg.
15.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
37.67
LA avg.
35.73
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 72 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 16 B
Psychology GCE A level 103 B
Physics GCE A level 42 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 20 A
Mathematics GCE A level 119 A
History GCE A level 41 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 34 B
Geography GCE A level 15 B
English Literature GCE A level 21 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 10 B
English Language GCE A level 19 B
Economics GCE A level 39 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 17 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 18 B
Classical Civilisation GCE A level 15 A
Chemistry GCE A level 87 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 88 B
Biology GCE A level 91 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 17 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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