Oakhill School, Clitheroe
Oakhill School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 16 in Clitheroe. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oakhill School in detail
Oakhill School in its own words
In its own words: "At Oakhill, we believe education should ignite curiosity, build confidence and nurture character. Our school is a place where every child is recognised for who they are, encouraged to find their voice and supported to reach their potential. We are small enough to know every pupil well and large enough to offer a rich, varied education that inspires lifelong learning."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports, running, drama, Lego, STEM, eco club, art, Duke of Edinburgh and book club.
Coming up: an open day on Friday 6 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Lancashire
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakhill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Oakhill School are Stonyhurst College (3.3 miles); Moorland School Limited (3.8 miles); Islamiyah School (5.3 miles); and Rawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School (5.5 miles, Good).
Stonyhurst CollegeMoorland School LimitedIslamiyah SchoolRawdhatul Uloom Islamic Primary School
Who goes there
In 2026, 48 pupils (17.2%) received SEN support and 9 (3.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Whalley Rail Station, about 940 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Rookwood (by), 320 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oakhill School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 50 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lancashire (109).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 1 May 2007, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
23 January 2026
Routine Inspection
4 March 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
4 October 2023
Short Visit
17 November 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 October 2021
Regulatory Compliance
24 January 2018
Short Visit
7 June 2017
Short Visit
23 June 2016
Integrated
27 January 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakhill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Oakhill School
Year 3 Receives Reply From Alex Honnold
22 Jun 2026
Celebrating Our Trailblazers
22 Jun 2026
Bmx Club Rides Into The Term
19 Jun 2026
French Theatre Comes To Oakhill
19 Jun 2026
Year 7 Bring 1066 To Life On The Field
19 Jun 2026
Juliet Competes Internationally In Copenhagen
19 Jun 2026
From Oakhill School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Oakhill School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oakhill School.
- Sportscool Oakhill Primary School Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Whalley C.E Primary School Out of School Care Club880m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
279 pupils
320 places
41 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Clitheroe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Clitheroe
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
279
Total Pupils
153
Boys
126
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oakhill School
Questions parents ask about Oakhill School
What are GCSE results like at Oakhill School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Oakhill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oakhill School last inspected?
Oakhill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Oakhill School?
Oakhill School has around 279 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oakhill School?
Oakhill School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Oakhill School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Sportscool Oakhill Primary School Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oakhill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 4 serious and 14 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Oakhill School?
Oakhill School is at Wiswell Lane, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9AF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)