Lancashire grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Lancashire, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- Primary Schools in Lancashire
- Secondary Schools in Lancashire
- State Schools in Lancashire
- Academies & Free Schools in Lancashire
- Independent Schools in Lancashire
- Girls' Schools in Lancashire
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Lancashire
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Lancashire
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Lancashire
- Largest Schools in Lancashire
- 196Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary74.1 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 296Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 395Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolRossendale · Academy Secondary73.3 Attainment 8 · 1,087 students
- 494Clitheroe Royal Grammar SchoolClitheroe · Academy Secondary74.4 Attainment 8 · 1,496 students
- 529Kirkham Grammar SchoolPreston · Independent All-through42.6 Attainment 8 · 670 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.3 Top 5% | 74.1 Attainment 8 | 1,294 |
| 2 | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.7 Top 5% | 73.4 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 3 | Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School Rossendale · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 95.1 Top 5% | 73.3 Attainment 8 | 1,087 |
| 4 | Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Clitheroe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 93.5 Top 5% | 74.4 Attainment 8 | 1,496 |
| 5 | Kirkham Grammar School Preston · All-through · Ages 2–19 | Independent | 29.0 Lower 50% | 42.6 Attainment 8 | 670 |
Lancaster Royal Grammar School in Lancaster leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Lancashire with a Success Index (England) of 96.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider North West grammar schools league table, every school on the Lancashire page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Lancashire?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School in Lancaster, North West ranks first among grammar schools in Lancashire with a Success Index (England) of 96.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,294).
How are grammar schools in Lancashire ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.