Lancaster High School vs Lancaster Royal Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 922 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster High School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
567 students
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
Lancaster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,294 students
| Measure | Lancaster High School Lancaster, North West | Lancaster Royal Grammar School Lancaster, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #475 of 536 | #7 of 536 |
| National rank | #3780 of 4,090 | #68 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 567 | 1,294 |
| Pupils on roll | 567 | 1,294 |
| Free school meals | 48.5% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 75.6% | 111.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 74.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.3% | 98.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.3% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.02 | 6.72 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.3 |
| town | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk | www.lrgs.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Royal Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 15.8).
- •Lancaster Royal Grammar School is the larger school with 1,294 students compared with 567.
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 High School better than Lancaster Royal Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Lancaster Royal Grammar School ranks higher (96.3 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lancaster High School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School?
About 922 m in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster High School: 567. Lancaster Royal Grammar School: 1,294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster High School and Lancaster Royal Grammar School rank in North West?
Lancaster High School is 475th of 536 and Lancaster Royal Grammar School is 7th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).