The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 135
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Allan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Bright Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1NW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary · 456m away
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School
Primary · 560m away
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 652m away
Ribblesdale Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 719m away
Ribblesdale School
All-through · Grammar · 822m away
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Primary · 981m away
Moorland School Limited
Independent · 1.2km away
Edisford Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clitheroe Brookside Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clitheroe Brookside Primary School?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School currently has 135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clitheroe Brookside Primary School take?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clitheroe Brookside Primary School?
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 1NW, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clitheroe Brookside Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clitheroe Brookside Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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