Lancaster Girls' Grammar School vs Lancaster Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 877 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 Royal Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,294 students
| Measure | Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #11 of 536 | #7 of 536 |
| National rank | #92 of 4,090 | #68 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,038 | 1,294 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,038 | 1,294 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 73.4 | 74.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.2% | 98.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.3% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 7.06 | 6.72 |
| A level points per entry | 41.3 | 42.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lggs.org.uk | www.lrgs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (95.7 vs 96.3).
- •Lancaster Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 1,038.
- •Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is girls and Lancaster Royal Grammar School 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 Royal Grammar School?
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 Royal Grammar School?
About 877 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 Royal Grammar School: 1,294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Girls' Grammar School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School rank in North West?
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School is 11th of 536 and Lancaster Royal Grammar School is 7th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).