A postcode district in Lancashire
In short: LA2 is a postcode district in Lancashire with 17 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 8 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
17 in LA2, best first
Lancaster, LA2 6JL · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
Results well above the England average.
25 first choices, 30 offers made
Met the standard at 1174%
England 62%
Results well above the England average.
14 first choices, 14 offers made
Met the standard at 1185%
England 62%
Lancaster, LA2 0JS · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
Results well above the England average.
28 first choices, 28 offers made
Met the standard at 1171%
England 62%
4 in LA2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Via Lancaster, LA2 7DD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
La2 0ha · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Lancashire, LA2 7BX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
8 in LA2, highest Ofsted grade first
Lancaster, LA2 8JP · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lancaster, LA2 6JB · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Lancaster, LA2 6LU · Nursery
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
2 in LA2, by the school's Eduscope score
La2 0ha · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Lancaster, LA2 8LH · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
Independent school. Results above the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1649.7
England 46.2
4 in LA2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Lancaster, LA2 6AP · Special · 16+ · Ages 18 to 25
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Via Lancaster, LA2 7DD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
La2 0ha · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
4 in LA2. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Via Lancaster, LA2 7DD · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
La2 0ha · Independent · Secondary · Ages 10 to 17
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Lancashire, LA2 7BX · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
Schools in LA2 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
Pick a stage to see every LA2 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
LA2 has 28 schools and nurseries.
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
LA2 has 28 schools, including 17 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 4 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
The highest-ranked schools in LA2 on Eduscope are Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School, Dolphinholme Church of England Primary School, Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
There are 4 independent schools in LA2. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in LA2 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in LA2 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.
