Lancaster University School of Mathematics
School summary
A young and highly specialised state school, Lancaster University School of Mathematics opened in 2021 and links its work directly to a university's mathematical expertise. It is deliberately small, with 103 pupils on roll and a further 125 in the sixth form, taught at a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 16. The school is mixed and admits at 11+, drawing pupils to Preston who are genuinely enthused by mathematics and the sciences. Families looking for a focused, STEM-led environment rather than a broad all-rounder school will find its character distinctive.
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Latest results
A-level A*-A
55%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
78%
National average 55%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong at A-level, with 55% of entries graded A*-A and 78% reaching A*-B. The curriculum plays to the school's specialism, with Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Computer Science among the most popular subjects, alongside the option of an EPQ. This is an environment that rewards able, committed mathematicians and scientists who want to push their study further.
Head of School · Mr Peter Tiltman
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 125
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 2021
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 1.94%
Schools nearby
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Imam Muhammad Zakariya School
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Abrar Academy
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St Pius X Preparatory School
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Highfield Priory School
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A small, specialist school for pupils who live and breathe maths and science, led by Head of School Mr Peter Tiltman.
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Lancaster University School of Mathematics 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.