Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

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Lancaster, LA11SF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Girls intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

63

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
69.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.69
English & Maths grade 4+ %
76.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 100.0%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 September 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Regent Street
Lancaster, LA11SF
Phone
1524581661
Website
lggs.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136381
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF
Website
http://www.lggs.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Girls
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LANCASTER GIRLS' GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Capacity
1,065 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,002
Free School Meals
6.7% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.1% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
62%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
125 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
79.9 (+60.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
100.0 (+48.0 vs average)
Attainment 8:
73.7 (+34.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.4 (5.1 below average)
Progress 8:
0.69 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
125
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,002 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(18 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(51 students)
Music performance: Group (BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D))
★★★ ★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Follow the light, uphold the right"

Excellence Empowerment Innovation Belonging

Head Teacher's Message

Our vision is for a school in which all girls are supported and challenged as they grow in knowledge and confidence; enabling them to reach their full academic and personal potential.

Facilities

Dance and Fitness studio New purpose-built Sixth Form Building Refurbished library Annexe (additional facilities)

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (Year 7 to 9) contains a balance of academic, creative and practical subjects. End of Year 9 students opt for GCSE subjects alongside core subjects Maths, English Language, English Literature, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. All students choose a Modern foreign language and a humanity GCSE alongside two free choices. At Key Stage 5, a wide range of A-Level courses are on offer alongside enrichment options and dedicated time in the week to focus on a broad spectrum of wellbeing activities.

Admissions Criteria

Admission tests are required for entry. Year 7 entry uses the FSCE Entrance Test; FSCE materials and Familiarisation Guides are provided. There are 11+ Familiarisation materials and test information. In-Year admissions tests are English and Mathematics; Places are offered based on admission tests. Admissions Policy 2026-27 documents are available.

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