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Ribblesdale School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Anne-Marie Horrocks

location_onClitheroe, BB7 1EJ

language Visit Website phone 1200422563

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,408

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Attainment 8

43.5

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GCSE Rank

#44 in Lancashire

#2,017 of 3,216 nationally

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Ribblesdale School is a Community school secondary school in Clitheroe, serving ages 4-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Ribblesdale School is a community school in Clitheroe, Lancashire, admitting pupils aged 4-16. The school has approximately 1,410 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, placing the school #44 in Lancashire and #2,017 of 3,216 nationally. 38.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

38.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.1%

Entering EBacc21.40%

EBacc APS3.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17.10%

EBacc APS3.57

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.42

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.75

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.12

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships16%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading-% LA 73%

Writing-% LA 69%

Maths-% LA 72%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 61%

Reading-% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 71% · Eng 73%

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Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 58%England 60%

Reading-% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -0.2

Write

LA 0.1

Maths

LA -0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 July 2025

Inspection Report

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11 February 2020

Inspection Report

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10 January 2019

Inspection Report

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03 June 2015

Inspection Report

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11 September 2013

Inspection Report

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04 June 2013

Inspection Report

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29 September 2009

Inspection Report

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21 September 2006

Inspection Report

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19 November 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-07-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2020-02-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2019-01-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-06-04

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,410 pupils. During this period, there were 18 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,410	18	1.3%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,408	18	1.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,393	12	0.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,396	12	0.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,393	25	1.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,401	10	0.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,408	23	1.6%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,403	16	1.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,362	24	1.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,371	29	2.1%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,373	19	1.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,335	24	1.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,336	4	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,339	20	1.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,291	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,291	13	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,293	13	1.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,227	12	1.0%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,235	11	0.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,242	12	1.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,181	9	0.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,189	14	1.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,189	22	1.9%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,194	18	1.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,197	20	1.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,204	31	2.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 43 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 42 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 15 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree28%

agree57%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree25%

agree54%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree21%

agree34%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

not applicable28%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree45%

disagree15%

strongly disagree5%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree31%

agree55%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree58%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree60%

disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree32%

agree56%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree57%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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