Lichfield Cathedral School
URN: 124474 • Lichfield WS13 7LH
Overview
- Name
- Lichfield Cathedral School
- URN
- 124474
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Susan Hannam (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01543306170
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Palace, Lichfield WS13 7LH
Summary
Lichfield Cathedral School is an independent co-educational day school located in Lichfield, Staffordshire, catering to 529 pupils aged 2 to 18. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their individual talents and passions. With a strong emphasis on Christian values such as tolerance, compassion, and fellowship, the school promotes a culture of kindness and discipline without imposing religious beliefs on its students.
The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, with a notable focus on music education. Lichfield Cathedral School offers a range of musical opportunities, including ensembles, choirs, and music scholarships, ensuring that students can engage with the arts from an early age. The school also provides dedicated pastoral care, helping students to thrive academically and personally.
With a history rooted in educating choristers, Lichfield Cathedral School maintains a commitment to educational excellence while nurturing moral guidance. This holistic approach aims to develop both the intellectual and spiritual growth of each child, fostering a sense of community and belonging that lasts beyond their school years.
The curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, with a notable focus on music education. Lichfield Cathedral School offers a range of musical opportunities, including ensembles, choirs, and music scholarships, ensuring that students can engage with the arts from an early age. The school also provides dedicated pastoral care, helping students to thrive academically and personally.
With a history rooted in educating choristers, Lichfield Cathedral School maintains a commitment to educational excellence while nurturing moral guidance. This holistic approach aims to develop both the intellectual and spiritual growth of each child, fostering a sense of community and belonging that lasts beyond their school years.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen's Croft High School (62.8)
- Rocklands School (61.9)
- Saxon Hill School (60.2)
- Shenstone Lodge School (54.7)
- Queen's Croft High School (52.6)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 616
- Pupils
- 529
- Boys
- 280
- Girls
- 249
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1945-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 529 | 280 | 249 | 616 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 571 | 293 | 278 | 616 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 521 | 244 | 277 | 616 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 521 | 244 | 277 | 616 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 508 | 250 | 258 | 616 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 520 | 259 | 261 | 616 | 0.00 |
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