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Lancaster High School
Crag Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LS, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
591
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid level of educational quality. While GCSE attainment is above the national average, particularly in the top 93% for Attainment 8, only 46% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Parent satisfaction appears moderate, and the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than 17% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 26 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 35.6 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 9% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.3%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other4.9%
Black African3.4%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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54.05437, -2.78307 · LA1 3LS
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN147260
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster High School rated by Ofsted?
Lancaster High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 September 2023.
Is Lancaster High School a good school?
Lancaster High School scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 High School in GCSEs?
Lancaster High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.6. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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