Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Grammar SchoolLancashire, North West40 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

FSCE

Places (Year 7)

180

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

Healthy

About Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a place where pupils thrive both academically and personally, emerging as confident, critical thinkers with a genuine love of learning. The school places strong emphasis on languages and the broader curriculum, with teaching that goes beyond the classroom through wider reading, independent projects, and overseas trips. Pupils here are encouraged to take on leadership roles, running their own clubs, delivering assemblies, and driving charitable initiatives alongside an impressive range of enrichment activities from astronomy to rocketry. With exceptional careers guidance and a high proportion of students progressing to respected university programmes, the school prepares young people remarkably well for their futures.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglish

Ages & Pupils

1,475

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 22/11/2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

74.4

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

96%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,475 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1Healthy
Consortium
Lancashire

Test Format

Two papers: English and Mathematics (one multiple choice, one short written answers), age weighted, based on Year 5 curriculum

Admissions

Published Admission Number
180 places
Qualifying Score
Set annually by committee
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Draws pupils from catchment area and other places within travelling distance

Student Demographics

11.4%

Free School Meals

6.6%

English as Additional Language

0.41%

EHCP

5.49%

SEN Support

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