Compare Bowland High and Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Bowland High (Secondary) in Clitheroe; Clitheroe Royal Grammar School (Secondary) in Clitheroe; St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (Secondary) in Clitheroe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Bowland High, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Clitheroe, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Clitheroe Royal Grammar School), published Jan 2023. The lowest is 2 (Bowland High), published Feb 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 3,200, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as Achievement Through Collaboration Trust and ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Bowland High BB7 4QS	Clitheroe Royal Grammar School BB7 2DJ	St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy BB7 9JA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 4QS	Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 2DJ	Clitheroe Lancashire BB7 9JA
Latest Ofsted	2 1 Feb 2023	1 15 Jan 2023	2 21 Jan 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	575	1613	1075
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Achievement Through Collaboration Trust	Lancashire (888)	ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website	bowland.atctrust.org.uk	www.crgs.org.uk	www.sarchs.com
Telephone	01200441374	01200423118	01254823362
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Bowland High

BB7 4QS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 4QS
Ofsted: 2 1 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Achievement Through Collaboration Trust
Website: bowland.atctrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01200441374

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School

BB7 2DJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 2DJ
Ofsted: 1 15 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.crgs.org.uk
Telephone: 01200423118

St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy

BB7 9JA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Clitheroe
Lancashire
BB7 9JA
Ofsted: 2 21 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.sarchs.com
Telephone: 01254823362

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.