Lancaster High School
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Lancaster, LA1 3LS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 7% in England
6 of 8 in Lancaster
Pupils
567
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
14.2%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.2 | 33.5 | 35.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 23% | 25% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 26% | 18% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 | -0.61 | — |
46% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School · 0.6 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Our Lady's Catholic College · 0.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 17% in England
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School · 1.0 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy · 1.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Morecambe Bay Academy · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Bay Leadership Academy · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
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The neighbourhood
Lancaster High School is in Lancaster East (typical home £203,000, crime average).
What is Lancaster High School's Ofsted rating?
Lancaster High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Lancaster High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Lancaster High School is in the bottom 7% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.