The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 348
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 7.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mrs Wendy Nunns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
May 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Princess Avenue, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 2AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmClitheroe Royal Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Primary · 560m away
Moorland School Limited
Independent · 642m away
St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 791m away
Ribblesdale Nursery School
Nursery · Grammar · 993m away
Ribblesdale School
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
St James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Primary · 1.2km away
Edisford Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Clitheroe Pendle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School currently has 348 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Clitheroe Pendle Primary School take?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Clitheroe Pendle Primary School?
Clitheroe Pendle Primary School is in Clitheroe, BB7 2AL, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Clitheroe Pendle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Clitheroe Pendle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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