Best Boarding Schools in Lancaster
3 boarding schools found
Key Facts
- Lancaster is home to 3 boarding schools, making up 4.3% of schools in the area, which is above the national average of 1.2%.
- All 3 boarding schools in Lancaster have achieved Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, with 0 Outstanding and 3 Good, reflecting a 100% positive inspection record.
- The 3 boarding schools in Lancaster educate 1,565 pupils, with 6.7% eligible for free school meals and a pupil-teacher ratio of 17.60, indicating relatively low pupil numbers and favourable teaching ratios.
- Boarding schools in Lancaster demonstrate strong academic performance, with a Progress 8 score of 0.59, Attainment 8 score of 68.35, and 84.8% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 69 boarding schools in Lancaster, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lancaster | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.59 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 68.3 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 22% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,809 | £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.