Central Lancaster High School
URN: 119770 • Lancaster LA1 3LS
Overview
- Name
- Central Lancaster High School
- URN
- 119770
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Hall (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Crag Road, Lancaster LA1 3LS
Summary
Central Lancaster High School is a community secondary school located in Lancaster, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 551 pupils and a capacity of 900. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit environment that supports the academic, emotional, and extracurricular needs of all students. With a focus on inclusion, the school aims to empower every child to thrive and prepare for life beyond education.
The ethos of Central Lancaster High School is built on high expectations and a commitment to academic excellence, while also nurturing strong relationships among pupils, staff, and families. The school emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect, encouraging students to develop not only as learners but also as compassionate individuals.
In addition to its academic curriculum, Central Lancaster High School actively engages with the local community, promoting collaboration and service to the city of Lancaster. The school’s holistic approach ensures that pupils are well-supported in all aspects of their development, preparing them for future success.
The ethos of Central Lancaster High School is built on high expectations and a commitment to academic excellence, while also nurturing strong relationships among pupils, staff, and families. The school emphasizes the importance of kindness and respect, encouraging students to develop not only as learners but also as compassionate individuals.
In addition to its academic curriculum, Central Lancaster High School actively engages with the local community, promoting collaboration and service to the city of Lancaster. The school’s holistic approach ensures that pupils are well-supported in all aspects of their development, preparing them for future success.
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 551
- Boys
- 285
- Girls
- 266
- FSM %
- 29.00
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2019-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 551 | 285 | 266 | 900 | 29.00 |
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