Our Lady's Catholic College
Voluntary aided school · Sixth form
Lancaster, LA1 2RX
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Our ranking
Bottom 17% in England
5 of 8 in Lancaster
Pupils
981
First preferences per place
0.80
2026/27
Absence
11.6%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 37.7 | 41.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 29% | 35% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 4.1 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 28% | 27% | 22% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.40 | -0.51 | — |
59% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar School · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Lancaster High School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 7% in England
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy · 1.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 21% in England
- Morecambe Bay Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- Bay Leadership Academy · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
Best secondary schools in Lancaster · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Our Lady's Catholic College is in Skerton & Vale (typical home £155,000, crime high).
What is Our Lady's Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady's Catholic College is rated Requires improvement by Ofsted.
How does Our Lady's Catholic College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Our Lady's Catholic College is in the bottom 17% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.