MixedIndependent

Lichfield Cathedral School

Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands · WS13 7LH

Set within the choral and academic tradition of an Anglican cathedral foundation, Lichfield Cathedral School educates pupils from the age of two right through to eighteen. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school 'excellent' for both education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. With 540 pupils, including a sixth form of 86, it remains a medium-sized school where each year group is modest in scale. The Church of England character runs through the school, and its choral heritage is reflected in dedicated chorister and choral scholarships.

540

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£21,588

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 2-18
Pupils: 540
Location: Lichfield, Staffordshire, West Midlands
Website: www.lichfieldcathedralschool.com
Telephone: 01543 306170

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head teacher Mrs Susan Hannam

Latest results

Attainment 8

53.5

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

52%

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

30%

A-level A*-A

24%

A-level A*-B

52%

Teaching & academics

Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 outpaces the national figure of 46.9, and 52% of pupils gain grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Around 30% of GCSE entries reach the top grades of 9 to 7, while at A-level roughly a quarter achieve A*-A and just over half A*-B. Sciences and humanities feature strongly at sixth form, with Physics, Mathematics, Government and Politics and Geography among the popular choices, and the curriculum extends to BTEC and the EPQ alongside traditional GCSEs and A-levels.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 86

Popular A-level subjects

PhysicsMathematicsGovernment and PoliticsGeographyEnglish LiteratureEconomicsBusiness Studies

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQother

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 19.66%
EHC plans: 0.57%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

ArtDramaMusicAcademicSportsHead's awardChorister/choral scholar awards

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

English LanguageMathematicsEnglish LiteratureDrama & Theatre StudiesChemistryBiology

Beyond the classroom

A broad scholarship programme spanning Art, Drama, Music, Sport, academic merit and the Head's award signals the breadth of opportunity on offer. The strong choral tradition is recognised through dedicated chorister and choral scholar awards, and Drama features prominently among GCSE choices.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1942
Religious character: C of E
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Years 5-11: mobile phones must be turned off and in bags during the school day; confiscated if seen or used. Sixth form: allowed to use phones but not during lessons unless requested by teacher

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,770 - £21,588

Means-tested

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 25 February 2025

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The last word

An academically strong cathedral school with a distinctive musical heart, suited to families wanting an all-through Anglican education with clear results and means-tested support to widen access.

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