Best Schools in Lancashire
1,286 schools in Lancashire
Key Facts
- Lancashire is home to 1,286 schools, with 92.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 75.0% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Lancashire primary schools saw 59.6% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with 24.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Lancashire secondary schools had a Progress 8 score of -0.04, an Attainment 8 score of 46.67, and 46.6% of pupils achieved grade 5+ in English and maths, compared to national averages.
- In Lancashire, the pupil-teacher ratio is 21.06 in primary schools and 17.13 in secondary schools, with spending per pupil at £8,030 and £8,044 respectively, compared to national averages of 18.10 and £7,460.
Top Nurseries in Lancashire
606 nurseries in Lancashire
Top Primary Schools in Lancashire
592 primary schools in Lancashire
AKS Lytham
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
Top Secondary Schools in Lancashire
82 secondary schools in Lancashire
Christ The King Catholic High School
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Penwortham Girls' High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · Girls
All Hallows Catholic High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
State · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Lancashire
8 sixth form colleges in Lancashire
East Lancashire Learning Group
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
Cardinal Newman College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sixth Form · Ages 16–99
Lancaster University School of Mathematics
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sixth Form · Ages 16–19
Top Special Schools in Lancashire
35 special schools in Lancashire
Bleasdale School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Special · Primary · Ages 2–19
Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito College
Ofsted
Good
Special · Primary · Ages 18–25
Brookfield School
Ofsted
Good
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
Pendle Community High School & College
Ofsted
Outstanding
Special · Primary · Ages 11–19
Top Independent Schools in Lancashire
62 independent schools in Lancashire
AKS Lytham
Independent · Primary · Ages 0–19
Ashbridge Independent School
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–11
Highfield Priory School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
Kirkham Grammar School
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
Frequently Asked Questions
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancashire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.07 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,201 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.