The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.8
7.0 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
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 612
- Capacity
- 98%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Sussex
- Head
- Dr Scott Crawford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorth Lancing Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Globe Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Seaside Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Boundstone Nursery School
Nursery · 2.3km away
Buckingham Park Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Springboard Education Senior
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lancing College?
Lancing College currently has 612 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lancing College take?
Lancing College caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is Lancing College?
Lancing College is in Lancing, BN15 0RW, in the West Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lancing College have a sixth form?
Yes, Lancing College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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