Clitheroe Royal Grammar School — Secondary School in Clitheroe

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Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ

1,475 Pupils

1,613 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

11.40% FSM %

742 Boys

733 Girls

About Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

Located in Clitheroe (BB7 2DJ), Clitheroe Royal Grammar School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 1,475 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,613. Current headteacher: James Keulemans.

Data for Clitheroe Royal Grammar School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Lancashire
Region	North West
Administrative District	Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency	Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward	St Mary's
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	CLITHEROE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Opened	01-01-2011
UKPRN	10032360
URN	136390
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr J Keulemans	Accounting Officer	07/09/2018	—	N/A
Dr A Clayton	Chair of Trustees	06/12/2010	01/11/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms L Higginbottom	Chief Financial Officer	10/07/2017	—	N/A
Mrs Judith Child	Member	06/12/2010	—	Appointed by academy members
Dr A Clayton	Member	06/12/2010	—	Appointed by academy members
Mrs S Hart	Member	14/10/2011	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr W Honeywell	Member	06/12/2010	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr A Rogers	Member	14/10/2011	—	Appointed by academy members
Mr M Blacklidge	Trustee	19/11/2015	18/11/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Seema Chudasama	Trustee	16/10/2023	15/10/2027	Elected by parents
Dr Paul Elmer	Trustee	16/10/2023	15/10/2027	Elected by parents
Mr M Frankish	Trustee	15/02/2023	14/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board