The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.5
9.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 529
- Capacity
- 86%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mrs Susan Hannam (Head Teacher)
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
The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeacon Independent School
Independent · 369m away
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Primary · 621m away
Chadsmead Primary Academy
Primary · 644m away
The Bridge Academy
Academy · 652m away
Nether Stowe School
Secondary · 697m away
St Chad's CofE Primary School
Primary · 869m away
St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 877m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Questions parents ask
Is Lichfield Cathedral School a selective school?
No. Lichfield Cathedral School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School currently has 529 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lichfield Cathedral School take?
Lichfield Cathedral School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School is in Lichfield, WS13 7LH, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lichfield Cathedral School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lichfield Cathedral School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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