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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

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Lancaster Royal Grammar School

East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF

Academy converter
Christian
Pupils
1,290
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.0%
Attainment 8
74.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

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.

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 measures2024/25

Attainment 8
74.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
65.1%
Basics 9-5
98.8%

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
68.2%
EBacc APS
6.71
EBacc 9-5
62.4%
EBacc 9-4
65.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
42.25
A*-A Grades
45.2%
A*-B Grades
72.7%
AAB+ %
37.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 221 students entered

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About Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.0. The school has around 1,290 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2021Good
  2. Jan 2007Outstanding (predecessor: Lancaster Royal Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster Royal Grammar School

What is Lancaster Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Lancaster Royal Grammar School's latest exam results?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 74.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lancaster Royal Grammar School located?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 3EF).
How many pupils attend Lancaster Royal Grammar School?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School has around 1,290 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lancaster Royal Grammar School with other schools?
View Lancaster Royal 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.