Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 74.1 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 74.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.59
- Confidence interval:
- [0.37, 0.82]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Verified key dates
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
Applications for entry in 2027 are made through the LRGS admissions process and the local authority Common Application Form. The school page explicitly says that two application forms must be completed for Year 7 entry.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
LRGS states that its next Open Day for Year 7 entry will take place on Saturday 20 June 2026. For 2027 entry, the deadline for day-pupil applications is Monday 7 September 2026, the 11+ entrance tests take place at LRGS on Saturday 26 September 2026, and results are sent to arrive with parents by Tuesday 6 October 2026. The page also states that there are two application forms to complete, including the local-authority Common Application Form.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 170 | 74.1 | — | 99.4% | 68.2% | 6.7 |
| 2023/2024 | 172 | 72.0 | +0.59 | 99.4% | 57.0% | 6.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 172 | 72.2 | +0.67 | 99.0% | 62.0% | 6.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 181 | 72.5 | +0.54 | 99.0% | 56.0% | 6.3 |
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Other secondary schools in Lancashire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136742 |
| Local authority | Lancashire |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head Christopher Pyle |
| Trust | LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | LA1 3EF |
| Latest pupils | 170 |
| FSM eligible | 8.0% |
Contact and identifiers
East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF
http://www.lrgs.org.ukView local authority page1524580600| DfE number | 5401 |
| UKPRN | 10033644 |
| Opened | 15 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Jan 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2022 |