Moorland School Limited
Clitheroe, Lancashire · BB7 2JA
Moorland School is a non-selective, all-through independent co-educational day and boarding school in rural Lancashire, enrolling pupils from nursery through sixth form. The school explicitly prioritises behaviour-based admissions and individual learning pathways, positioning itself as a nurturing, family-like environment rather than a traditionally competitive institution. It combines traditional educational values with a commitment to identifying and supporting each child's unique strengths and learning style.
- →Non-selective admission policy focused on behaviour and character rather than academic selection
- →Small school size (144 pupils) enabling personalised attention and individual learning plans
- →Integrated all-through provision from nursery to sixth form with boarding option
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from a nurturing, small-school environment with personalised teaching and who may not thrive in highly selective or pressurised academic settings; families valuing boarding flexibility in rural Lancashire.
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Contact & visit
Ribblesdale Avenue
Clitheroe, Lancashire
BB7 2JA
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Moorland School Limited?
Day fees at Moorland School Limited are approximately £12,600 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Moorland School Limited?
Moorland School Limited admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Moorland School Limited a boarding school?
Moorland School Limited offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Moorland School Limited's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Moorland School Limited “Sound” (2017).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Family-like pastoral care and small school environment
✓Individualised approach to learning and recognition of each child's unique strengths
✓Inclusive, non-selective ethos prioritising behaviour and character
Common concerns
!School is not yet Ofsted-inspected, limiting external validation of teaching quality and outcomes
!Limited public data on academic destinations and sixth-form outcomes
!Small cohort size may limit breadth of sixth-form subject choice and peer group