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Lancaster University School of Mathematics

Preston, Lancashire County Council · PR1 4BA

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.

103

Pupils

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Overview & data

Gender
Mixed
Type
state school
Pupils
103
Pupil:teacher ratio
16
Location
Preston, Lancashire County Council

Headteacher

Head of School Mr Peter Tiltman

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Latest results

A-level A*-A

55%

A-level A*-B

78%

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.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
125

Popular A-level subjects

MathematicsFurther MathematicsPhysicsChemistryComputer Science

Qualifications offered

A-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
0%
EHC plans
1.94%

Ethos & heritage

Founded
2021
Boarding
No

The last word

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

Where is Lancaster University School of Mathematics located?

Lancaster University School of Mathematics is located at Preston, PR1 4BA.

What type of school is Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

Lancaster University School of Mathematics is a state-funded school.

How many pupils attend Lancaster University School of Mathematics?

Lancaster University School of Mathematics has approximately 103 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.