Clitheroe Brookside Primary School
Primary school in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Report card, Apr 2026: 1 expected, 6 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 21 April 2026, report published 10 June 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Expected standard | 61% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around April 2030
The last inspection was in April 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 0.3 milesClitheroe Pendle Primary School
Good (Jul 2024)
- 0.4 milesSt Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Good (Jul 2023)
- 0.6 milesSt James' Church of England Primary School, Clitheroe
Standards maintained (Mar 2025)
- 1.0 milesEdisford Primary School
Standards maintained (Mar 2025)
- 1.6 milesWaddington and West Bradford Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
School remains Good (Mar 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.