Head: Christopher Beard
An accessible girls' grammar school in Lancashire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Applications
292
Offers Made
177
Score Only
Places offered purely on test score. Location does not matter.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Appeals are held by Lancashire County Council. Families receive at least 20 school days to submit written appeal and at least 10 school days' notice of hearing. Decision letters sent within 5 school days of hearing where possible.
Waiting List
LGGS Year 7 waiting list remains in place until 31st December for the relevant year
1. Register
1 May 2026
2. Take Test
FSCE
3. Results
19 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 4 grammar schools, testing English, Mathematics. FSCE consortium papers. Max score: 280. School uses FSCE Entrance Test which focuses on KS2 National Curriculum taught up to end of Year 5. Test designed to remove need for tutoring and emphasise primary school work. School partners with Atom Learning to provide free 11+ preparation for Pupil Premium students. In-year admissions tests are in English and Mathematics with candidates allowed one attempt per year group.
Max
280
Qualifying Score
207
74% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
15 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
19 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
19 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
73.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
92%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
88%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.06
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
61%
Higher Education
−7pp vs grammar avg
60%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
254 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Physics
254 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Drama
90 entries
50%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Combined Science
26 entries
0%
-44.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
124 entries
50%
+5.8pp vs school
Chemistry
104 entries
50%
+5.8pp vs school
English literature
58 entries
50%
+5.8pp vs school
Watch list
French
5 entries
0%
-44.2pp vs school
Further Mathematics
5 entries
0%
-44.2pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Grade 7 or above required in subjects to be studied at A-level. Some subjects have specific requirements.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026997 / 1,065(94%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics. Grade 7 or above required in subjects to be studied at A-level. Some subjects have specific requirements.
1:19
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.9%
Qualified Teachers
2.91%
Absence Rate
3.31%
Persistent Absence
Modern buildings including new science block, library, sports hall, drama studio, music rooms, art studios, ICT suites, sixth form centre, dining hall and outdoor courts and fields.
Sports
Sports hall, gymnasium, outdoor netball and tennis courts, athletics track, large playing field for hockey and athletics, fitness suite in sixth form centre.
STEM
New science block with 12 fully equipped laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, 3 ICT suites with latest computers, design and technology workshops, mathematics classrooms with interactive whiteboards.
Arts
Drama studio, music rooms including practice rooms, art studios and design technology workshops
Library
Well-resourced library with study spaces, computers, and extensive collection of books and digital resources
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ongoing improvements to ICT infrastructure
Exceptional range of clubs, societies and extracurricular activities. Many activities organised by students. Opportunities contribute to development as rounded young adults and help students discover new interests, challenge leadership skills, and gain confidence.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music timetable available with various musical activities
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular educational visits, foreign exchanges with schools in France and Germany, residential trips, university visits, and subject-specific excursions
Community Service
Students participate in charity fundraising, local community volunteering, and various outreach programmes
Uniform
Navy blue blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, navy blue skirt or trousers, black shoes, navy blue jumper or cardigan
School Meals
School dining hall serves hot meals, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Free school meals available for eligible students. Cashless payment system. Students may bring packed lunches. Water fountains available throughout school.
Homework Policy
Homework set regularly across all subjects with increasing amounts as students progress through school. Years 7-9: approximately 1 hour per night. Years 10-11: 1.5-2 hours per night. Sixth form: independent study expected.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. Reward system includes house points, certificates and prizes. Sanctions include detentions for poor behaviour or incomplete work.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags during school hours. Not permitted to be used in classrooms, corridors or social areas. Confiscated if seen or heard during school time.
SEND Provision
Dedicated SEND coordinator, learning support assistants, and individual support plans for students with additional needs
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["Lancaster city centre","Morecambe","Carnforth","Garstang"]
Nearest Station: Lancaster
Transport Info
School is accessible by bus services including routes 4, 5, 42, and 100. Train services available to Lancaster station. Car parking available for sixth form students with permits. Walking and cycling encouraged with secure bike storage.
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