The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
21%
20.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
34% 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 77
- Capacity
- 51%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Miss Abigail WELSBY (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAdditional inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2023 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2018 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2016 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
October 2012 | Inspection
Light touch inspection
March 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
May 2005 | Inspection
Location
293 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Red Rose School
Independent · 700m away
Poplar House School
Independent · 719m away
Lytham St Annes Mayfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Heyhouses Endowed Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
AKS Lytham
Independent · 1.4km away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Lytham St Annes High School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Anne's College Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
St Anne's College Grammar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar School currently has 77 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anne's College Grammar School take?
St Anne's College Grammar School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar School is in Lytham St Annes, FY8 1HN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anne's College Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anne's College Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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