St Anne's College Grammar School
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire · FY8 1HN
St Anne's College Grammar School is a small, intentionally intimate all-through independent day school serving ages 3–18 in Lytham St Annes. The school emphasises individual pupil knowledge, real-world experiential learning through its distinctive 'Woodland and Beach' outdoor provision, and consistent pastoral relationships from nursery through sixth form. Recent development of SEND-focused post-16 provision reflects a commitment to inclusive, needs-responsive education within a traditional grammar school framework.
- →Small roll (92 pupils) ensuring every child is known individually by staff
- →Experiential learning model integrating outdoor education and local environment (Woodland and Beach learning)
- →All-through provision (nursery to sixth form) enabling continuity of relationships and ethos
- →SEND-focused sixth form pathway providing alternative post-16 routes
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in intimate, relationship-driven settings with strong outdoor and experiential learning emphasis; families seeking alternative pedagogy within a structured, all-through environment; learners with additional needs seeking supportive sixth form provision.
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Contact & visit
293 Clifton Drive South
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire
FY8 1HN
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Anne's College Grammar School?
Day fees at St Anne's College Grammar School are approximately £11,250 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are St Anne's College Grammar School's exam results?
At St Anne's College Grammar School, 9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is St Anne's College Grammar School a boarding school?
St Anne's College Grammar School is a day school in Lytham St Annes and does not offer boarding.
What is St Anne's College Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated St Anne's College Grammar School “Requires improvement” (2024).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Intimate school environment where every pupil is individually known and valued
✓Distinctive outdoor/experiential learning philosophy fostering curiosity and independence
✓Consistent pastoral relationships and all-through continuity from nursery to sixth form
✓Inclusive, needs-responsive approach to SEND and diverse learning profiles
Common concerns
!Very small roll (92 pupils) may limit peer diversity and breadth of co-curricular/sporting opportunity compared to larger schools
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted; no independent external validation of standards or provision available