Clitheroe primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 78% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 28% achieve the higher standard, more than three times the England average of 8%. Clitheroe Pendle Primary School, Sabden Primary School, and Gisburn Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 94% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 82%. With 20 schools serving Clitheroe and the surrounding Ribble Valley villages, families benefit from well-established community schools that combine strong foundations with a welcoming, family-focused environment. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Barrow URC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Protestant | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.1/10Developing |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Chatburn Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Clitheroe Pendle Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #13 | St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Clitheroe Brookside Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Moorland School Limited | Independent | All-through | 0-18 years | Mixed | None | 5.9/10Developing |
| N/A | Ribblesdale School | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 5-11 years
Independent • All-through • 0-18 years
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop Bridge | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Edisford Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Gisburn Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst Green | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Sabden Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #15 | St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, Sabden | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Whalley Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Oakhill School | Independent | All-through | 9-16 years | Mixed | Catholic | 5/10Developing |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
Independent • All-through • 9-16 years
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