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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.8 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
997
Capacity
1,065
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school excels in academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, and 92% secure a grade 5 or higher. The school's strong EBacc entry rate of 88% further highlights its commitment to a rigorous curriculum, making it a compelling option for families seeking a high-quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 21 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.4 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 92% | Top 4% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 88% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 80% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.0%
Asian Indian15.9%
Asian Pakistani5.3%
White Other4.9%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Mixed Other2.2%
Asian Other2.1%
Black African2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.04572, -2.80332 · LA1 1SF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136381
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lggs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 September 2022.
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School a good school?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School scores 95.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School in GCSEs?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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