Lancaster Royal Grammar School
URN: 136742 • Lancaster LA1 3EF
Overview
- Name
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School
- URN
- 136742
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 68.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Pyle (since 2025) , Head
- Telephone
- 01524580600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Road, Lancaster LA1 3EF
Summary
Lancaster Royal Grammar School (LRGS) is a mixed secondary academy located in Lancaster, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,290 pupils, including 120 boarders. Established in 1472, LRGS has a long tradition of academic excellence and offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge and support students. The school boasts impressive exam results, with 43% of A-level students achieving A*/A grades and 40% of GCSE students attaining grades 9/8 in 2025.
The school prioritises a well-rounded education, providing a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports, which are integral to student life. LRGS has a strong pastoral system that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. The boarding community is a significant aspect of school life, offering both full-time and weekly options, and is recognised for fostering a supportive and vibrant environment.
LRGS is committed to creating a diverse and tolerant community where students can thrive academically and personally. The school’s ethos is reflected in its dedication to nurturing leadership skills and character development, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
The school prioritises a well-rounded education, providing a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports, which are integral to student life. LRGS has a strong pastoral system that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged backgrounds. The boarding community is a significant aspect of school life, offering both full-time and weekly options, and is recognised for fostering a supportive and vibrant environment.
LRGS is committed to creating a diverse and tolerant community where students can thrive academically and personally. The school’s ethos is reflected in its dedication to nurturing leadership skills and character development, ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future endeavours.
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- Boarding - Admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Admissions (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- LANCASTER ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1165
- Pupils
- 1290
- Boys
- 1209
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 8.00
- Open date
- 2011-04-15
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1290 | 1209 | 81 | 1165 | 8.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1269 | 1193 | 76 | 1165 | 6.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1260 | 1195 | 65 | 1165 | 4.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1260 | 1195 | 65 | 1165 | 4.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1223 | 1155 | 68 | 1165 | 3.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1149 | 1115 | 34 | 1165 | 2.50 |
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