Lancaster Royal Grammar School
School summary
A selective state grammar with a boarding provision and a Christian character, Lancaster Royal Grammar School draws roughly 1,290 pupils to its Lancaster site - comfortably above its stated capacity of 1,165, a sign of how sought-after places here are. Ofsted rated the school Good overall at its most recent inspection, with behaviour, personal development and the sixth form all judged Outstanding. With 164 places at 11+ and entry tested through the Lancashire grammar schools' own bespoke English and Maths papers, competition is real and preparation matters. It suits academically able children who will thrive in a busy, high-achieving environment, including families considering boarding.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 164 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
74.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 19 October 2021
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 74.1 dwarfs the national figure of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47%. The sixth form, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, is a particular strength for pupils continuing through to A level. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.6 reflects the scale of this large school.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 11.4%
- EHC plans
- 1.09%
- English as additional language
- 10.5%
- Free school meals
- 8%
Schools nearby
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster, North West
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Clitheroe, North West
Skipton Girls' High School
Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber
Ermysted's Grammar School
Skipton, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
Rossendale, North West
Urmston Grammar Academy
Manchester, North West
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A strongly academic grammar where outcomes speak for themselves and standards of behaviour and personal development are exceptional. Families should prepare for a genuinely competitive 11+.
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.