Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
FSCE
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
19:1
HealthySchool Size
997 pupils
About Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a thriving academic community where pupils genuinely love learning and support one another with kindness and confidence. The school's values of 'care, contribute and challenge' create an environment where girls flourish both academically and personally, with sixth-form students achieving particularly impressive results and progressing to top universities including Oxford and Cambridge. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy an exceptional range of clubs and societies, from music and sport to student leadership opportunities and The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school library is a popular hub, reflecting the strong reading culture that runs throughout this welcoming and ambitious school.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
997
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 21/09/2022
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
73.4
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
92.2%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
FSCE test in English and Maths, multiple-choice and written response questions
Admissions
Student Demographics
6.4%
Free School Meals
17.9%
English as Additional Language
0.2%
EHCP
7.22%
SEN Support