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Lancaster High School

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Lancaster High School

Crag Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LS

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Pupils
591
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.3%
Attainment 8
35.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
4.2%
Basics 9-5
25.3%

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
11.6%
EBacc APS
3.02
EBacc 9-5
3.2%
EBacc 9-4
4.2%
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About Lancaster High School

Lancaster High School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 591 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Crag Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LS | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good (predecessor: Central Lancaster High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Lancaster High School

What is Lancaster High School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Lancaster High School's latest exam results?
Lancaster High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lancaster High School located?
Lancaster High School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire (LA1 3LS).
How many pupils attend Lancaster High School?
Lancaster High School has around 591 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lancaster High School with other schools?
View Lancaster High 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.