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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF

Academy converter
Girls
Pupils
997
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.4%
Attainment 8
73.3
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment or local consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Registration usually opens in the spring and closes by early July, before the test in September of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates with the local authority or consortium.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
73.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
68.5%
Basics 9-5
92.2%

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
87.9%
EBacc APS
7.04
EBacc 9-5
70.9%
EBacc 9-4
80.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
41.25
A*-A Grades
40.4%
A*-B Grades
71.4%
AAB+ %
34.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 136 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Nearby

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About Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.3. The school has around 997 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Jul 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's latest exam results?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School located?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 1SF).
How many pupils attend Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has around 997 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lancaster Girls' Grammar School with other schools?
View Lancaster Girls' Grammar 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 Lancashire.