What did Ofsted judge Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Lancaster Academy?

Lancaster Academy has 883 pupils on roll.

What ages does Lancaster Academy take?

Lancaster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Lancaster Academy located?

Lancaster Academy is located in Leicester, LE2 6FU, Leicester.

How do I apply to Lancaster Academy?

Lancaster Academy 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.

How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Academy?

When Lancaster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.4% of pupils at Lancaster Academy 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 Academy

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.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social need — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

If two applications tie: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.

Entry point inferred as Year 7 based on references to 'secondary school' and siblings in years 8-11; not explicitly labelled in the document.

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 Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Academy?: Lancaster Academy has 883 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lancaster Academy take?: Lancaster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lancaster Academy located?: Lancaster Academy is located in Leicester, LE2 6FU, Leicester.
How do I apply to Lancaster Academy?: Lancaster Academy 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Academy?: When Lancaster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.4% of pupils at Lancaster Academy 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 Academy

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.

1Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1).
2Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1).
3Medical/social need — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2).
4In-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
5Out-of-catchment sibling — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the secondary school with a sibling at the school, who will still be on roll in years 8 – 11 when the applicant starts school (see note 3).
6In catchment — Children whose home address is in the catchment area of the secondary school (see note 4).
7Staff children — Children who are sons / daughters of staff working at the school for at least 2 years at the time of application (see note 5).
8Out of catchment — Children whose home address is outside the catchment area of the school and who have requested a place.

Entry point inferred as Year 7 based on references to 'secondary school' and siblings in years 8-11; not explicitly labelled in the document.

Lancaster Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Lancaster Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in February 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Lancaster Academy?: Lancaster Academy has 883 pupils on roll.
What ages does Lancaster Academy take?: Lancaster Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Lancaster Academy located?: Lancaster Academy is located in Leicester, LE2 6FU, Leicester.
How do I apply to Lancaster Academy?: Lancaster Academy 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Lancaster Academy?: When Lancaster Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in care — Children in the care of a local authority within England or who were previously in the care of a local authority within England (see note 1); 2. Previously in care outside England — Children who were previously in care outside of England (see note 1); 3. Medical/social need — Pupils who have a serious medical condition or exceptional social or domestic needs that make it essential they attend the school requested (see note 2), and 5 further criteria. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Within each criterion priority will be given to children living closest to the school, as measured on a straight-line basis using a geographical information system measuring from the geo-code reference point from the child’s home address to the geo-code reference point for the school. If two applicants within a category live exactly the same distance from the school and only one place remains, the place will be offered to one applicant on the basis of lots drawn by an officer of the local authority not involved in the administration of school admissions.
What is the largest ethnic background at Lancaster Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.4% of pupils at Lancaster Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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