History of the School

The Free Grammar School of Philip and Mary at Clitheroe was founded in 1554 for the education, instruction and learning of boys and young men in grammar, to be and to continue for ever.

The Girls’ Grammar School was set up in 1915 and after 42 years of sharing the school buildings with the boys, the newly-built Girls’ Grammar School opened in 1957.  The school amalgamated with the Boys’ Grammar School in 1985.

Clitheroe Royal Grammar School continues to thrive on the two sites, with the Sixth Form Centre occupying the historic buildings in York Street and the Main School at the former Girls’ Grammar School buildings on Chatburn Road.

Time Line

The Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Foundation

The school has a Foundation which is administered by Trustees according to regulations prescribed by the Charity Commission.  Investment income from this charity is spent on the school and its students.

 
Sixth Form
 

School Motto:

"In Saxo Condita" - Founded on Rock