What is Clitheroe Pendle Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/07/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Clitheroe Pendle Primary School a primary or secondary school?

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a primary school in Clitheroe, for ages 5–11.

Where is Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 2AL (Lancashire local authority).

How many pupils attend Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School has around 348 pupils on roll.

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Clitheroe Pendle Primary School

Goodgraded 16/07/2024Ages 5–11348 pupils

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Clitheroe, BB7 2AL

Lancashire

Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Clitheroe, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 348 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 16/07/2024, Clitheroe Pendle Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Clitheroe can view Clitheroe Pendle Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Clitheroe (BB7 2AL), Clitheroe Pendle Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 16/07/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake7.2%

Free school meals7.2%

England avg 24.0%

English not first language11.2%

England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing96.7%

Attendance96.7%

England avg 94.5%

Pupils per teacher22.8

England avg 20.9

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 mi Clitheroe Brookside Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 mi Moorland School Limited0.4 mi St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.5 mi Ribblesdale Nursery SchoolGood · 0.6 mi Ribblesdale School0.7 mi

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