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Oakhill School

Other independent school · Clitheroe, BB7 9AF

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School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages0 to 16
Pupils279
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Jane Buttery
Local authorityLancashire
Opened04 Oct 1978
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 119833.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLancashireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.47.545.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.80%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.46.7%43.8%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.4%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths73.3%59.1%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 415--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils279
Girls126
Boys153
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.48
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Oakhill School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.6 miPrimaryWhalley Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.0 miPrimaryBarrow URC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
1.4 miSecondarySt Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Oakhill School

How many pupils attend Oakhill School?

Oakhill School has 279 pupils aged 0 to 16.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.