Lancaster academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Lancaster, North West. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and North West.
- 196Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary74.1 Attainment 8 · 1,294 students
- 296Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary73.4 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 375Ripley St Thomas Church of England AcademyLancaster · Academy Secondary50.7 Attainment 8 · 1,755 students
- 416Lancaster High SchoolLancaster · Academy Secondary35.6 Attainment 8 · 567 students
- 56St Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterLancaster · Academy Primary33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 144 students
- 66Castle View Primary AcademyLancaster · Academy Primary31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 100 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 | Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 75.3 Top 25% | 50.7 Attainment 8 | 1,755 |
| 4 | Lancaster High School Lancaster · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.8 Lower 50% | 35.6 Attainment 8 | 567 |
| 5 | St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Lancaster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 5.9 Lower 50% | 33% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 6 | Castle View Primary Academy Lancaster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 5.5 Lower 50% | 31% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100 |
Lancaster Royal Grammar School in Lancaster leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (England) of 96.3. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider North West academies & free schools league table, every school on the Lancaster page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Lancaster?
Lancaster Royal Grammar School in Lancaster, North West ranks first among academies & free schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (England) of 96.3 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,294).
How are academies & free schools in Lancaster 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.