The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.4
29.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
50.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
99%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 997
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 6.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Christopher Beard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School currently has 997 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School take?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is in Lancaster, LA1 1SF, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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