Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster, LA1 1SF · Lancashire · Grammar school
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11th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 297 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 9.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 95.8 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.69 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 72.1 · 97 | 10% | 0.97 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2023. In 2024/25, 92.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.69 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join The Chronicle, Volunteering, and the Bar Mock Trial Competition. Arts and music provision includes the LGGS School Production, Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, String Group, and music tuition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,038 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,065. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain the high attainment levels seen in recent data? What specific support is available for students aiming for the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award? How are class sizes managed given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Overview
Lancaster Girls’ Grammar School is described as a place where pupils and sixth-form students “thoroughly enjoy attending” and feel “happy and safe.” The report highlights “exemplary” behaviour and a curriculum that prepares students for “highly appropriate and ambitious post-18 destinations,” including top universities. While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, specific aspects such as behaviour, personal development, and sixth-form provision are rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, being “curious, lively and attentive” with “no disruption” in lessons.
- Sixth-form students “achieve exceptionally well” and are well-prepared for degree-level courses at institutions like Cambridge and Oxford.
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and effectively sequence learning to help pupils build securely on prior understanding.
- The school offers a “rich spectrum of clubs” and extra-curricular activities, fostering “exemplary” character education and leadership opportunities.
- Leaders provide “very high-quality independent careers advice and guidance” to support future progression.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff move to new learning too quickly without ensuring all pupils have grasped key knowledge, hindering progress for some.
- Teachers in key stages 3 and 4 do not always adapt curriculum delivery effectively enough to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are “vigilant” and report concerns quickly, ensuring pupils receive “timely help.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 73.7 |
| 2024/25 | 73.4 |
| 2025/26 | 72.1 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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