Lancing College
Lancing, West Sussex, South East · BN15 0RW
Set on the West Sussex coast, Lancing College is a Church of England independent school that takes boarders and day pupils from 13 to 18. With 612 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around eight, classes are small and individually paced, a point reinforced by the school's substantial sixth form of 289. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated Lancing excellent for both education and personal development, and found all compliance standards met. Roughly a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, and the Foundationer Programme offers fully funded places for those who would not otherwise be able to attend.
612
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£37,806
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 612
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Lancing, West Sussex, South East
- Website
- https://www.lancingcollege.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01273 452213
Headteacher
Head master Dr Scott Crawford
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
62%
A-level A*-A
52%
A-level A*-B
79%
Teaching & academics
Results are strong: 62% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, while at A-level 52% achieved A*-A and 79% A*-B. The curriculum is broad, running from GCSE and A-level to BTEC and the EPQ, with sciences, humanities and creative subjects all well represented. Mathematics, History, English Literature, Economics and the sciences are popular at A-level, and languages on offer include French, German, Spanish and Chinese.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 289
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 25.65%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships across academic, sport, music, drama and art point to a school that takes each of these seriously alongside the classroom. Drama & Theatre Studies and Design & Technology feature among the popular GCSE choices, suggesting practical and performing arts have a genuine place in school life.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £37,806
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £46,482 - £55,317
Foundationer Programme provides fully funded places
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 17 October 2023
The last word
A well-rounded C of E boarding and day school with excellent inspection ratings, small classes and a bursary route that opens the doors wider than the fees alone suggest.
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Lancing College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Lancing College located?
Lancing College is located at Lancing, Lancing, BN15 0RW.
What type of school is Lancing College?
Lancing College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Lancing College?
Lancing College has approximately 612 pupils on roll.
What is Lancing College's inspection rating?
Lancing College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 17 October 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.