Lancaster Royal Grammar School

About Lancaster Royal Grammar School

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is an academy converter in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,290 pupils on roll. The school has a Christian religious character. It is part of LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.6 (2025/26). 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,290 / 1,165 (111%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Christian

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2021

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF

Phone

01524580600

Head

Christopher Pyle

Website

http://www.lrgs.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is an academy converter in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Lancaster Royal Grammar School have?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School has 1,290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lancaster Royal Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).

How does Lancaster Royal Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 71.6 in 2025/26.

Is Lancaster Royal Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lancaster Royal Grammar School is part of LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is located at East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF.