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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Clitheroe Area

Clitheroe secondary schools achieve exceptional results, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.3/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Clitheroe Royal Grammar School leads the area with strong GCSE performance, alongside St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School and Oakhill School. The area's average Attainment 8 score of 53 exceeds the England average of 39, while 5 compares favourably to England's 4 for EBacc APS. Families across Salthill, Low Moor, and Primrose benefit from well-established schools in this market town community at the gateway to the Forest of Bowland. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Clitheroe

Top schools in Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe
St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School
Billington
Oakhill School
Whalley
Ribblesdale School
Clitheroe
Bowland High
Sawley