The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2025).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2025
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- THE RIGBY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Tiltman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
67-69 London Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEden Boys' School, Preston
Secondary · Very close
Frenchwood Community Primary School
Primary · 680m away
Stoneygate Nursery School
Nursery · 736m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 797m away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 813m away
Preston Muslim Girls High School
Secondary · 860m away
St Ignatius' Catholic Primary School, Preston
Primary · 940m away
Christ The King Catholic High School
Secondary · 984m away
Questions parents ask
Is Lancaster University School of Mathematics a selective school?
No. Lancaster University School of Mathematics is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lancaster University School of Mathematics's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster University School of Mathematics was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lancaster University School of Mathematics?
Lancaster University School of Mathematics currently has 103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lancaster University School of Mathematics take?
Lancaster University School of Mathematics caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Lancaster University School of Mathematics?
Lancaster University School of Mathematics is in Preston, PR1 4BA, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lancaster University School of Mathematics have a sixth form?
Yes, Lancaster University School of Mathematics has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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