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. After 44 years of sharing the school buildings with the boys,
the newly-built Girls Grammar School opened in 1958 and amalgamated with the Boys Grammar School in 1985. Clitheroe Royal
Grammar School continues to thrive on two sites with the Sixth Form Centre occupying the historic buildings in York Street.
With its long and distinguished traditions, the school offers its Sixth Form students a full and varied academic programme.