Lucton School
Leominster, Herefordshire, West Midlands · HR6 9PN
Set in rural Herefordshire near Leominster, Lucton is a small independent school where boarding and day pupils sit alongside one another across an unusually broad age range. With around 258 on roll, including just 53 in the sixth form, classes are intimate by design. The school takes no religious character, welcomes both boys and girls, and offers boarding for families seeking a residential option in the West Midlands. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good at its most recent inspection, with personal development also judged good and all compliance standards met.
258
Pupils
good
ISI
£15,720
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-18
- Pupils
- 258
- Location
- Leominster, Herefordshire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.luctonschool.org/
- Telephone
- 01568 782000
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Gill Thorne
Latest results
Attainment 8
19
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Lucton offers a flexible mix of qualifications, with GCSEs followed by A-levels, BTECs and the Extended Project Qualification in the sixth form, giving older pupils both academic and vocational routes. Published headline measures sit well below national figures, with an Attainment 8 score of 19 against a national average of 46.9. Parents will want to weigh these results carefully and discuss them directly with the school, particularly in the context of its small size.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 53
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £7,875 - £15,720
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £24,645 - £35,580
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 1 February 2023
The last word
A small, non-selective independent with boarding in the Herefordshire countryside, Lucton suits families who value a close-knit community and a broad range of qualification pathways.
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Lucton School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Lucton School located?
Lucton School is located at Lucton, Leominster, Leominster, HR6 9PN.
What type of school is Lucton School?
Lucton School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Lucton School?
Lucton School has approximately 258 pupils on roll.
What is Lucton School's inspection rating?
Lucton School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 1 February 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.