Schools in Clitheroe
There are 23 schools in Clitheroe on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools, under Lancashire local authority. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Clitheroe (16)
- Barrow URC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · BB7 9AZ
- Bolton by Bowland Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 4NP
- Chatburn Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 4AS
- Clitheroe Brookside Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB7 1NW
- Clitheroe Pendle Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB7 2AL
- Edisford Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB7 2LN
- Gisburn Primary SchoolCommunity school · BB7 4ET
- Grindleton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 4QS
- Slaidburn Brennands Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 3ER
- St James' Church of England Primary School, ClitheroeVoluntary aided school · BB7 1ED
- St Joseph's Roman Catholic Primary School, Hurst GreenVoluntary aided school · BB7 9QJ
- St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School, SabdenVoluntary aided school · BB7 9ED
- St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB7 1AG
- Thorneyholme Roman Catholic Primary School, Dunsop BridgeVoluntary aided school · BB7 3BG
- Waddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 3JE
- Whalley Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · BB7 9SY
Secondary schools in Clitheroe (3)
- Bowland HighAcademy converter · BB7 4QS
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · BB7 2DJ
- St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter · BB7 9JA
All-through schools in Clitheroe (1)
- Ribblesdale SchoolCommunity school · BB7 1EJ
Nursery schools in Clitheroe (1)
- Ribblesdale Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · BB7 1EL
Other phases in Clitheroe (2)
- Moorland School LimitedOther independent school · BB7 2JA
- Oakhill SchoolOther independent school · BB7 9AF
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Clitheroe?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 23 open schools with a Clitheroe address (as of 5 June 2026), including 16 primary and 3 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Clitheroe guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Clitheroe?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.