Head: Christopher Pyle
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Lancashire with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Cutoff Score
207
74% of max
Applications
305
Offers Made
158
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Priority is given to the sons of parents living within the boundaries of the Administrative City of Lancaster and all those from this area who reach the qualifying standards are offered places.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals for a school place are heard by the Local Education Authority, Lancashire County Council. The appeals timetable allows those families submitting appeals at least 20 school days from the date of notification that their application was unsuccessful to submit a written appeal.
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
FSCE
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics. FSCE consortium papers. Max score: 280.
Max
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Open Evening
Our next Open Day for Year 7 entry will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026. More details will be available nearer the time.
19 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
74.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
99%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
68%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.71
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B+
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.6 | 74.1 | +3.5 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 99% | -1pp |
| EBacc entry | 86% | 68% | -18pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
95%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
42.3avg points / entry
Average grade: B+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
64%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
62%
Higher Education
−6pp vs grammar avg
42%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
English Language
170 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Mathematics
170 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Physics
157 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Watch list
Classical Greek
13 entries
69%
-27.2pp vs school
Music
24 entries
83%
-13.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
70 entries
100%
+5.2pp vs school
Business Studies
56 entries
100%
+5.2pp vs school
Economics
41 entries
100%
+5.2pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
5 entries
0%
-94.8pp vs school
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for Year 12 (Lower Sixth) is a minimum of 48 points in their best 8 GCSEs with a minimum of grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Studying 4 A-levels is available to pupils who achieve grade 8 or above in five or more subjects.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (58.3%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 7 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,400
Teaching Staff / pupil
£1,489
Educational Supplies / pupil
£384
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£469
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £5,808,668 · 868 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£4,909,134
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£74,175
Targeted funding for 69 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£221,316
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£23,925
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£14,024
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£533,461
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£53,814
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£69,059
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,290 / 1,165(111%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for Year 12 (Lower Sixth) is a minimum of 48 points in their best 8 GCSEs with a minimum of grade 5 in both English Language and Mathematics. Studying 4 A-levels is available to pupils who achieve grade 8 or above in five or more subjects.
1:17.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.33%
Absence Rate
4.48%
Persistent Absence
State boarding school with boarding houses including Storey House, Ashton House and School House. Sixth Form Centre and various academic departments.
Sports
Extensive playing fields, sports hall, fitness suite, tennis courts, cricket nets, rugby and football pitches, athletics track, and outdoor education facilities. Use of local leisure centre swimming pool.
STEM
Modern science laboratories for physics, chemistry and biology, computer suites with latest technology, design and technology workshops, mathematics classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Arts
Drama studio, music practice rooms, recording studio, art studios, photography darkroom, and regular use of local professional theatre venues for performances.
Library
Well-stocked library with over 15,000 books, study areas, computer access, and qualified librarian support. Open before school, during breaks, and after school.
Capital Projects
Recent major capital projects include the construction of a new Sixth Form Centre completed in 2019, renovation of science laboratories, and ongoing improvements to sports facilities including the astroturf pitch refurbishment
Wide range of activities including sports, music, drama, clubs and societies. Strong emphasis on community links and international connections.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music department offering various opportunities
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular trips include language exchanges to France, Germany and Spain, Geography field trips to Iceland and the Lake District, History trips to Berlin and Ypres, Classics trips to Italy and Greece, Science trips to CERN, and annual ski trips
Community Service
Community service opportunities through Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, local charity fundraising, reading partnerships with primary schools, and volunteering at local care homes and community events
Uniform
Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, grey trousers, black shoes. Sixth Form have a smart casual dress code with business attire expected
School Meals
Full catering service available with hot meals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Students can bring packed lunches. Dining hall seats approximately 400 students. Free school meals available for eligible students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with increasing expectations as students progress through the school. Years 7-9 typically receive 1-2 hours per night, with GCSE and A-level students expected to complete additional independent study.
Behaviour Policy
High expectations of conduct and courtesy. Clear consequences system including detentions, reports, and exclusions for serious breaches. Emphasis on positive reinforcement and recognition of good behaviour and achievement.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept out of sight during school hours. Phones may only be used with staff permission in exceptional circumstances. Confiscation and parental collection for breaches.
SEND Provision
SEND support includes learning support department, specialist teaching for dyslexia and other learning differences, exam access arrangements, and individual education plans where appropriate
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["940 bus service from Preston Bus Station to LRGS","941 bus service from Catterall","Number 80/81 from Hornby or Caton","81A from Halton","Numbers 2, 3, or 5 from Morecambe and Heysham"]
Nearest Station: Lancaster train station
Transport Info
The 940 bus service carries LRGS boys through to Preston bus station. The 941 is a double decker which starts at Catterall and brings the boys to school. Other Stagecoach services available from surrounding areas. LRGS is a 15 minute walk from Lancaster train station. School buses, regular bus services, train connections, and bicycle facilities are available.
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