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Lancaster secondary schools include two selective grammar schools, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School, offering single-sex grammar education alongside comprehensive options. Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, and Queen Elizabeth School, Lancaster lead the area, with 64% of students achieving grades 9-7 at GCSE, well above England's 54%. 86% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, matching the national average of 86%. Families across Lancaster, Morecambe, Carnforth, and Heysham benefit from a mix of selective and inclusive schools serving this historic university city and surrounding coastal communities. Use the search filters to compare schools by Ofsted rating or GCSE performance.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Moorfield Learning Centre | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Jamea Al Kauthar | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Girls | None | Information not available |
| #8 | Our Lady's Catholic College | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Catholic | Requires Improvement |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Central Lancaster High School | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Queen Elizabeth School, Lancaster | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | Queen Elizabeth Studio School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | None | Good |
| #2 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus | Independent | All-through | 7-18 years | Mixed | Protestant | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 7-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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