Lancaster Girls' Grammar School vs Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 918 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,038 students
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lancaster · Independent primary · Ages 5–11
13 students
| Measure | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #11 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #92 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,038 | 13 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,038 | 13 |
| Free school meals | 7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 32.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | – |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lggs.org.uk | lisal.school/ |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 13.
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is a academy school while Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is girls and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is co-educational.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lancaster Girls' Grammar School better than Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)?
About 918 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School: 1,038. Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal): 13. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) rank in North West?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 and Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal) is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).