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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 997 pupils, and a capacity of 1065 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

997

Pupils

1,065

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lancashire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 94% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lancashire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Lancaster Girls' Grammar School — School Information

Full address
Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF
Local authority
Lancashire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
6.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136381

Other Secondary Schools in Lancaster

If Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School oversubscribed?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 1065 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lancashire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School cover?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.