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Lichfield Cathedral School, Lichfield
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Lichfield Cathedral School

The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH

An independent independent school in Lichfield.

Other independent school
Church of England
Pupils
529
Ages
2-19
Attainment 8
53.3

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.7%
Basics 9-5
51.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
27.4%
EBacc APS
4.52
EBacc 9-5
19.4%
EBacc 9-4
22.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.62
A*-A Grades
29.2%
A*-B Grades
55.2%
AAB+ %
11.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 41 students entered

Community & Reviews

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About Lichfield Cathedral School

Lichfield Cathedral School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. The school has around 529 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Frequently asked questions about Lichfield Cathedral School

What are Lichfield Cathedral School's latest exam results?
Lichfield Cathedral School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lichfield Cathedral School located?
Lichfield Cathedral School is a secondary school in Lichfield, Staffordshire (WS13 7LH).
How many pupils attend Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School has around 529 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lichfield Cathedral School with other schools?
View Lichfield Cathedral School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.