Ribblesdale School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Ribblesdale School
Address: Queens Road
Town/City: Clitheroe
County: Lancashire
Postcode: BB7 1EJ
Telephone Number: 01200 422563
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 4-16)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Anne-Marie Horrocks
Capacity: 1635
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1437 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 88% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 17.3%

Location and administration

URN: 119716
DfE Number: 888/4013
UKPRN: 10017375
UPRN: 100012840712
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Ribble Valley (E07000124)
Constituency: Pendle and Clitheroe (E14001422)
Electoral Ward: Littlemoor (E05012013)

Easting & Northing: 374424E, 441253N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 2.97" N 2° 23' 25" W
Plus Code: 9C5VVJ85+XV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Johanna Blackburn - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Sandra Davies - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Cheryl Hopley - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Sharon Jennison - Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 November 2025.
  • Mrs Pippa Lishman - Governor. Appointed on 6 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2027.
  • Mrs Bernadette Matterson - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Mrs Bernadette Matterson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mr Philip Matterson - Governor. Appointed on 15 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 July 2028.
  • Ms Carrie Nestor - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 November 2025.
  • Mr Andrew Potts - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 26 November 2025.
  • Mr Matthew Probert - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Emma Walton - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2029.
  • Mr James Watson - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mr Mark Yates - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Stephanie Zak - Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 November 2029.