Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe, Lancashire, North West · BB7 2DJ
A selective state grammar in Clitheroe, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding across every category, from quality of education to its sixth form. With around 1,475 pupils, it is a large school, though it sits comfortably below its capacity of 1,613. Entry at 11 is competitive: 180 places are offered each year, assessed through the school's own bespoke tests as part of the Lancashire grammar schools consortium. The intake is broadly mixed, with around 11 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals.
1,475
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,475
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.6
- Location
- Clitheroe, Lancashire, North West
- Website
- http://www.crgs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lancashire grammar schools (own tests)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
26 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
74.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
96%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results here are exceptional by national standards. The average Attainment 8 score of 74.4 stands well above the national figure of 46.9, and 96 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47 per cent. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.6 supports a strong academic culture that Ofsted judged Outstanding for quality of education.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.49%
- EHC plans
- 0.41%
- English as additional language
- 6.6%
- Free school meals
- 11.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 22 November 2022
The last word
Consistently Outstanding and academically formidable, this is a school for able children who will thrive on a demanding, selective grammar education.
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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School located?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is located at York Street, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ.
What type of school is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School test in the 11+?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School use for the 11+?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ exam is on 26 September 2026.
How do I apply to Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Clitheroe Royal Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School belong to?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is part of the Lancashire grammar schools (own tests) consortium.
How many places does Clitheroe Royal Grammar School offer?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Clitheroe Royal Grammar School?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has approximately 1,475 pupils on roll.
What is Clitheroe Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 22 November 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.