Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster, Lancashire, North West · LA1 1SF
Academic results at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School sit well above the national picture, and its sixth form, pupil behaviour and personal development all earn the top Ofsted grade. This selective girls' school admits pupils at 11 through the Lancashire grammar schools consortium, which sets its own tests in English and Maths. With 997 girls against a capacity of 1,065, it runs close to full but retains a little room. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its most recent inspection.
997
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
145
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 997
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19
- Location
- Lancaster, Lancashire, North West
- Website
- http://www.lggs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lancashire grammar schools (own tests)
- Exam board
- Bespoke
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths
- Places (PAN)
- 145
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
26 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
92%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking: an Attainment 8 score of 73.4 against a national average of 46.9, and 92% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 19 is typical for a state school of this size. The sixth form is rated Outstanding, suggesting strong provision continues through to A-level.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 7.22%
- EHC plans
- 0.2%
- English as additional language
- 17.9%
- Free school meals
- 6.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 21 September 2022
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar where results and pastoral care both stand out. Families confident in the consortium's own English and Maths tests will find a school that delivers academically and is rated Outstanding for how it develops its pupils.
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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School located?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is located at Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF.
What type of school is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a state grammar school in North West.
What subjects does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School test in the 11+?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School tests English and Maths at 11+.
Which exam board does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School use for the 11+?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's 11+ uses Bespoke.
When is the Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 11+ exam is on 26 September 2026.
How do I apply to Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Lancaster Girls' Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School belong to?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is part of the Lancashire grammar schools (own tests) consortium.
How many places does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School offer?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has a published admission number of 145 places.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has approximately 997 pupils on roll.
What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 21 September 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.