Open Independent Roman Catholic Mixed

Oakhill School

Wiswell Lane, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF
299 Pupils
320 Capacity
0–16 Age Range
— FSM %
162 Boys
137 Girls
About Oakhill School

Located in Clitheroe (BB7 9AF), Oakhill School is a mixed-gender Not applicable school for pupils aged 0–16 with a Roman Catholic character, classified as Independent schools and situated within the local authority of Lancashire.

It has 299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 320. Current headteacher: Jane Buttery.

Data for Oakhill 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 Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Ribble Valley
Parliamentary Constituency Pendle and Clitheroe
Ward Whalley & Painter Wood
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 7 / 50
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 04-10-1978
UKPRN 10016762
URN 119833
Data Last Updated 06-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Oakhill School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
Oakhill School has 299 pupils, with a capacity of 320.
Oakhill School caters for pupils aged 0 to 16.
The admissions policy at Oakhill School is: Non-selective.
Yes, Oakhill School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at Oakhill School is Mrs Jane Buttery.
Oakhill School is at Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Oakhill School: Does not have a sixth form.
Oakhill School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Buttery
Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, BB7 9AF
Location
Quick Summary
URN 119833
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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