What did School Atlas judge Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School has 1,294 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lancaster Royal Grammar School take?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Lancaster Royal Grammar School located?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is located in Lancaster, LA1 3EF, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Lancaster Royal Grammar School have a religious character?

Yes — Lancaster Royal Grammar School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

When Lancaster Royal Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children who achieved the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 2. Priority catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 3. Priority catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 164 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the ranked test scores do not produce a clear outcome (i.e., two or more applicants in the same Category achieve precisely the same score to tie for the 164th place), the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation supervised by a person independent of the school.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Lancaster Royal Grammar School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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How places are decided at Lancaster Royal Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children who achieved the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
2Priority catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
3Priority catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
4Residual catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
5Residual catchment, staff children — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area, are the sons of permanent members of LRGS staff, and achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
6Residual catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
7Outside residual catchment area — Applicants for day places who live outside the residual catchment area of the school and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test will be considered as Category 7. They can be admitted only if places remain unfilled from applicants in categories 1 to 6.

If two applications tie: If the ranked test scores do not produce a clear outcome (i.e., two or more applicants in the same Category achieve precisely the same score to tie for the 164th place), the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation supervised by a person independent of the school.

Separate boarding places PAN 12 for boys, with own priority order: 1) looked-after/previously looked-after children, 2) children of UK Armed Forces qualifying for MOD financial assistance, 3) children with demonstrable boarding need. Boarding tie-break by random allocation for 12th place. Pupils with an EHCP naming the school admitted before application of admission rules.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Lancaster Royal Grammar School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School has 1,294 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lancaster Royal Grammar School take?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lancaster Royal Grammar School located?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School is located in Lancaster, LA1 3EF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Lancaster Royal Grammar School have a religious character?: Yes — Lancaster Royal Grammar School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: When Lancaster Royal Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children who achieved the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 2. Priority catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 3. Priority catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 164 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the ranked test scores do not produce a clear outcome (i.e., two or more applicants in the same Category achieve precisely the same score to tie for the 164th place), the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Lancaster Royal Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children who achieved the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
2Priority catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
3Priority catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
4Residual catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level.
5Residual catchment, staff children — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area, are the sons of permanent members of LRGS staff, and achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
6Residual catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's residual catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test.
7Outside residual catchment area — Applicants for day places who live outside the residual catchment area of the school and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test will be considered as Category 7. They can be admitted only if places remain unfilled from applicants in categories 1 to 6.

Lancaster Royal Grammar School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Lancaster Royal Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Exceptional at its inspection in June 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School has 1,294 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lancaster Royal Grammar School take?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Lancaster Royal Grammar School located?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School is located in Lancaster, LA1 3EF, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Lancaster Royal Grammar School have a religious character?: Yes — Lancaster Royal Grammar School has a religious character of Christian. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: When Lancaster Royal Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after / previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children who achieved the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 2. Priority catchment + Pupil Premium (FSM) — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area, who are eligible for the Pupil Premium via Free School Meals, and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test or who score up to and including 5% below the minimum level; 3. Priority catchment area — Pupils who live within the school's priority catchment area and who achieve the minimum level or above in the entrance test, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 164 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the ranked test scores do not produce a clear outcome (i.e., two or more applicants in the same Category achieve precisely the same score to tie for the 164th place), the offer of a place will be decided by random allocation supervised by a person independent of the school.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Royal Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 56.6% of pupils at Lancaster Royal Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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