Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School a girls school?

Yes — Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a girls school.

How many pupils does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School have?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has 997 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).

How does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72.1 in 2025/26.

Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is part of LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is located at Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF.

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF

Good

Inspected 21 September 2022

Good

Ofsted

72.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

997

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is an academy converter in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 997 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72.1 (2025/26). 6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 997 / 1,065 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

6.6%

Free school meals

19.7%

EAL

0.2%

SEN support

7.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

72.1

Attainment 8

143 pupils

95.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

129 students

34.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

78%

To higher education

58%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.4%

Overall absence

11.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.55

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +3.2 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

5.91

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£53,525

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,659 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,190

Spend per pupil

£7,298

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF
Phone: 01524581661
Headteacher: Christopher Beard
Website: http://www.lggs.org.uk

Academy Trust

LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

Teaching Jobs

Support Staff

Exam Invigilator

PermanentPart time£25,614 (FTE) · · Grade 3, NJC Scale Points SCP3-4, commencing at SCP3 which is currently £25614 full-time per year. You will be paid for hours claimed based on a pro-rated hourly rate of (£ per year / 37 / 52.143 = £ per hour) plus holiday pay. At SCP3 this starts at 15.40 per hour including holiday pay.

Closes 6 Nov 2026View & apply

Support Staff

Lunchtime Supervisor

PermanentPart time£25,989 (FTE) · · Grade 4, NJC Scale Point 6. Currently £25,989 per year for full time employees (pay award pending).

Closes 26 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is an academy converter in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School a girls school?: Yes — Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a girls school.
How many pupils does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School have?: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School has 997 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2022).
How does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 72.1 in 2025/26.
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is part of LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is located at Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF.