Is Lancaster Royal Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 9 June 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Strong standard and two at Exceptional. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 4th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Lancaster Royal Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 71.6 (England: 46.2). 94.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Lancaster Royal Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF

Local ranking4th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1165

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 9 June 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 9 June 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Exceptional
Personal development & wellbeing: Exceptional
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 71.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 94.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 98.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 170

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 99.0%
Continued in education: 99.0%
Apprenticeships: 0.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 62.0%
Apprenticeships: 4.0%
Employment: 23.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B+

Avg A-Level Grade

42.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

42.0

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

215

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 37.9% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 426

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1290
Boys: 1209 (93%)
Girls: 85 (7%)
Capacity: 1165 (111% full)
SEND: 12.5%
FSM Eligible: 8.1%
EAL: 10.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.1%
SEN Support: 11.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 73.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,398/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Christian
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Boarding school
Admissions: Selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 59.5%
Asian Indian: 12.3%
White Other: 4.6%
Asian Pakistani: 4.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.0%
Asian Chinese: 3.3%
Black African: 3.1%
Asian Other: 2.6%

59.5%

White British

12.3%

Asian Indian

4.6%

White Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01524580600

cpyle@lrgs.org.uk

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East Road

Lancaster, North West

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Administrative

URN: 136742
UKPRN: 10033644
Establishment No.: 5401
Trust: LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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