Lancaster Royal Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
17.6:1
HealthySchool Size
1,290 pupils
About Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a distinctive institution where pupils genuinely flourish, developing into articulate, confident and independent young adults. The school fosters an exceptionally strong sense of community, with pupils embracing different faiths and cultures while supporting one another through initiatives like peer mentoring. Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a first-class range of enrichment activities, from leadership opportunities to the Cadets, alongside a carefully planned programme helping sixth formers prepare for university and careers. With outstanding behaviour throughout, a calm and purposeful atmosphere, and teachers who bring genuine subject expertise to their lessons, pupils here achieve particularly well — with sixth-form students producing exceptional results.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,290
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 19/10/2021
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
OutstandingPersonal Development
OutstandingLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
OutstandingAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
74.1
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
98.8%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Student Demographics
8%
Free School Meals
10.5%
English as Additional Language
1.09%
EHCP
11.4%
SEN Support