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Lancaster Royal Grammar School
East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.1 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,290
Capacity
1,165
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts an Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally, alongside a remarkable 100% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 72% of pupils progress to university, with over half attending top-third institutions, reflecting strong academic outcomes. The school's LocaleIQ score of 96.1 indicates it outperforms 96% of schools, making it a compelling choice for parents seeking a high-quality secondary education.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 74.1 | Top 2% 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%. | 100% | Top 1% 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%. | 99% | Top 1% 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%. | 68% | Top 4% 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%. | 66% | Top 4% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 54% | Top 20% |
Based on 180 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British58.3%
Asian Indian12.1%
White Other4.5%
Asian Pakistani4.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.9%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Black African3.0%
Asian Other2.6%
Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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54.04719, -2.79012 · LA1 3EF
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN136742
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.lrgs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster Royal Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Lancaster Royal Grammar School a good school?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School scores 96.1/100 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 Royal Grammar School in GCSEs?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.1. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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