Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster, Lancashire · LA1 1SF
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a selective day grammar school for girls in Lancashire, serving 1,002 pupils across ages 11–18. Recently inspected by Ofsted (2022) with praise for excellent behaviour, inclusivity, and pupil engagement, the school emphasises academic rigour alongside pastoral care and personal development. It offers a broad curriculum with strong co-curricular provision including CCF, DofE, music, drama, and sports, positioning itself as a community-focused selective school committed to enabling all girls to reach their full potential.
- →Strong Ofsted inspection results (2022) citing excellent behaviour and inclusive culture
- →Selective grammar entry at 11+ and 13+, signalling academic standards
- →Comprehensive co-curricular provision including CCF, international exchanges, and Duke of Edinburgh
- →Day-only model with strong local reputation in Lancashire
Who thrives here
Academically capable girls seeking selective grammar education with a balanced, inclusive ethos; pupils who value breadth across STEM, languages, humanities, and the arts; those who engage with structured pastoral care and a traditional house system.
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Contact & visit
Regent Street
Lancaster, Lancashire
LA1 1SF
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Lancaster Girls' Grammar School cost?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Lancaster Girls' Grammar School?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's exam results?
At Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, 34.1% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 67.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School a boarding school?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a day school in Lancaster and does not offer boarding.
What is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Lancaster Girls' Grammar School “Good” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Excellent pupil behaviour noted in Ofsted 2022
✓Inclusive community where pupils recognise and value differences
✓Curious, lively and attentive learners; strong engagement
✓Structured pastoral care and house system
✓Breadth of co-curricular opportunity including CCF, international exchanges, drama and DofE
Common concerns
!Not yet formally inspected under current Ofsted framework (Ofsted 2022 report data is most recent official assessment)