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AKS Lytham

Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, North West · FY8 1DT

AKS Lytham is a co-educational independent school on the Lancashire coast at Lytham St Annes, taking pupils from age 11 and currently educating around 186 across its rolls. As a medium-sized day school inspected by the ISI, it offers a more intimate setting than many larger independents. Annual day fees run up to £12,381, and the school makes some provision for families through sibling bursaries of up to 10 per cent and nursery grants for funded childcare hours.

186

Pupils

£12,381

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
186
Location
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, North West
Website
http://www.akslytham.com

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Headteacher

Head of junior school Mrs Amanda Ilhan

Latest results

Attainment 8

35

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The school's published attainment figures sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 35 against a national average of 46.9. The reported proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths stands at 0 per cent, compared with a national figure of 47 per cent. Parents will want to discuss these results directly with the school and understand the context behind them.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
No

Mobile phone policy

For pupils in years 7-11, phones should be switched off when pupils enter the school building and can be turned on again after they leave the school building. Mobile phones should be kept in pockets/bags until they leave the school buildings, should not be seen, heard or used unless permission is given, and they should not be used in the corridors at 4pm. Pupils should not be using phones in form time unless under direct supervision of a member of staff. Exception for medical reasons.

Money matters

Day fees (per year)
£12,381
Bursaries up to
10% of fees

Sibling bursaries available, up to 10 per cent of fees; nursery grants for 15 and 30 hours childcare

The last word

A small independent day school on the Lancashire coast whose published academic measures sit notably below national averages, making a direct conversation with the school essential.

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AKS Lytham 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is AKS Lytham located?

AKS Lytham is located at Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1DT.

What type of school is AKS Lytham?

AKS Lytham is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.

How many pupils attend AKS Lytham?

AKS Lytham has approximately 186 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.