Lancaster Royal Grammar School Catchment Area
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a academy converter secondary school in Lancaster, Lancashire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1290 pupils, and a capacity of 1165 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,290
Pupils
1,165
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Lancaster Royal Grammar School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Lancaster Royal 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.
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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.
Find Lancashire catchment area documents →Lancaster Royal Grammar School — School Information
- Full address
- East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136742
Other Secondary Schools in Lancaster
If Lancaster Royal Grammar School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lancaster are the next closest alternatives.
Our Lady's Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LA1 2RX
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 1SF
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 4RS
Lancaster High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · LA1 3LS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Is Lancaster Royal Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lancaster Royal Grammar School currently has 1290 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1165 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lancaster Royal Grammar School? ▾
Lancaster Royal 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 Royal Grammar School cover? ▾
Lancaster Royal 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 Royal Grammar School? ▾
Lancaster Royal Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.