Lichfield Cathedral School
School summary
Set within the life of an English cathedral, this Church of England independent school traces its present form to 1942 and educates pupils from the age of two right through to eighteen. With around 540 on roll, it sits in the medium-size band and remains co-educational throughout. The choral tradition is woven into its identity, reflected in the chorister and choral scholarships on offer. Its most recent ISI inspection judged the school excellent both overall and for personal development, with all compliance standards met.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
30%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
24%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
52%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 February 2025
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE run ahead of the national picture, with 30% of grades at 9-7 against a national average of 23%. A-level outcomes are closer to the norm, with 24% at A*-A and 52% at A*-B, both a little below national averages, which suggests a school that adds strong value at GCSE while offering a broad sixth form rather than a narrowly selective one. The curriculum spans GCSE, A-level, BTEC and the EPQ, with sciences, English and drama popular at GCSE and physics, maths and humanities prominent in the sixth form. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive SEN support, pointing to a school used to working with a range of needs.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head teacher · Mrs Susan Hannam
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 86
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
The breadth of scholarships, covering art, drama, music, sport, academics and choral awards, signals genuine investment beyond the classroom. Music in particular runs deep given the cathedral setting and dedicated chorister awards.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1942
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 19.66%
- EHC plans
- 0.57%
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
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,770 - £21,588
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.