Ribblesdale School
Welcome to Ribblesdale School
Welcome to our school website. I hope that it gives you a flavour of our vibrant and thriving school community.
Ribblesdale School has served Clitheroe and the local community faithfully for the last 90 years. We’re delighted to have now expanded our age range to become an all-through school welcoming pupils aged 4-16.
Start your journey
The Ribblesdale Way
Readiness
We will plan carefully using our expert subject knowledge and our understanding of who you are, your needs and how you learn.
I will be ready to learn; bringing in the correct equipment and mindset.
Challenge
We will be ambitious and fearless in our approach to your learning.
I will be ambitious and fearless in my approach to learning.
Evidence
We will make learning visible and be creative in providing opportunities to show what has been learnt.
I will take ownership of my learning and have the courage to demonstrate it.
Reflection
We will evaluate our teaching and seek feedback to inform and enhance your learning.
I will reflect on the feedback I receive and use this to enhance my learning.
Relationships
We will make you feel valued and supported so that we can work purposefully and productively together.
I will value my teachers and accept their support so we can work purposefully and productively together.
A Showcase School
Ribblesdale has been a successful Microsoft Showcase School for many years and we are once again proud to have been awarded Showcase School status for yet another year. Every year, our application demonstrates our commitment to the continued development of our use of digital technologies and our renowned expertise. We are highly successful in our use of Educational Technology, harnessing it to enhance teaching, reduce workload, create efficiencies, prepare our learners for the future and ensure a modern, cutting-edge learning environment.
Secondary Open Evening
Calling all Year 5 and 6 families!
We are excited to invite prospective parents and pupils to join us for our Open Evening at our secondary provision! Come and:
Meet our dedicated staff and friendly pupils.
Explore our welcoming, supportive and safe learning environment.
Experience our superbly resourced accommodation and extensive facilities.
Discover the exciting opportunities our secondary provision offers.
Thursday 25th September 2025, 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Headteacher’s Address: 5.00pm, 6.00pm & 7.00pm
We can’t wait to welcome you and show you what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow!
Primary Open Events
If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, they’ll be eligible to start school in September 2026.
Join us for our primary open events on Thursday 9th October 2025, 5pm - 6pm or Thursday 6th November 2025, 10am - 11am. This is a great chance to explore our school, meet staff and ask questions!
Celebrating Excellence at Ribblesdale
‘Good’ Across All Areas – Now Including Early Years! ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development Once Again!
We’re proud to have retained our ‘Good’ Ofsted rating across all areas - and now including Early Years, too! Inspectors praised our respectful pupils, ambitious curriculum, exceptional personal development and rich enrichment opportunities, all rooted in ‘The Ribblesdale Way’.
We are also delighted to share that, for the second time running, we have been awarded 'Outstanding' for our superb Personal Development provision.