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  • Queen Elizabeth Studio School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Lancaster Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Lancaster. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Lancaster

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State · Secondary & Post-16
#1LANCASTER
#222England

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,002 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School177 offers / 292 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2LANCASTER
#264England

Lancaster Royal Grammar School

East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,269 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Christian
Application Demand
Primary School158 offers / 305 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Grammar
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#4LANCASTER
#1,257England

Jamea Al Kauthar

Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 5AJ
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
260 pupils
Girls
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3LANCASTER
#847England

Queen Elizabeth School, Lancaster

Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancaster, LA6 2HJ
Westmorland and Furness council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,185 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School247 offers / 490 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5LANCASTER
#1,289England

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RS
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,676 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School284 offers / 912 applications
Subscription: 3.2xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8LANCASTER
#3,409England

Our Lady's Catholic College

Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX
Lancashire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
1,012 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School188 offers / 548 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7LANCASTER
#3,144England

Queen Elizabeth Studio School

Kirkby Lonsdale, Lancaster, LA6 2HJ
Westmorland and Furness council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
337 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · All-through
#6LANCASTER
#2,151England

Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus

Melling Road, Lancaster, LA2 8LH
Lancashire council
GCSE
38 pupils
Mixed
7-18 years
Protestant
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#9LANCASTER
#3,650England

Central Lancaster High School

Crag Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LS
Lancashire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
595 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 345 applications
Subscription: 2.9xOversubscribed
No special features
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Lancaster

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Lancaster. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Lancaster

Barrow-in-Furness is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMoorfield Learning CentreIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Moorfield Learning CentreN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Bowerham is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Jamea Al KautharIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsGirlsNoneInformation not available
#8Our Lady's Catholic CollegeStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedCatholicRequires Improvement
Jamea Al Kauthar#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Our Lady's Catholic College#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Caton Road is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#9Central Lancaster High SchoolStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedNoneGood
Central Lancaster High School#9
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Kirkby Lonsdale is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Queen Elizabeth School, LancasterStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#7Queen Elizabeth Studio SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Queen Elizabeth School, Lancaster#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Queen Elizabeth Studio School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Lancaster City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsNoneGood
#2Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChristianGood
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Lancaster Royal Grammar School#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Good

Melling is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster CampusIndependentAll-through7-18 yearsMixedProtestantNot inspected by Ofsted
Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster Campus#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Protestant
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Scotforth is a popular residential pocket within the Lancaster area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Lancaster and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Ripley St Thomas Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandOutstanding
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Outstanding

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