The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 75% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.0 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.0
8.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
11% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 0–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 792
- Capacity
- 75%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Mr David Harrow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLytham St Annes High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Ansdell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Anne's College Grammar School
Independent · 1.4km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Poplar House School
Independent · 1.8km away
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Red Rose School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend AKS Lytham?
AKS Lytham currently has 792 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does AKS Lytham take?
AKS Lytham caters for pupils aged 0 to 19.
Where is AKS Lytham?
AKS Lytham is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does AKS Lytham have a sixth form?
Yes, AKS Lytham has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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