Lichfield Cathedral School
Lichfield Cathedral School is an independent school in Lichfield for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 546 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.2, and 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | The Palace Lichfield WS13 7LH |
| Phone | 01543306170 |
| Reference Number | 124474 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 546 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.75%
Girls: 47.25% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 53.2 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 79.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 37.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 39.36 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.5% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 18.9% of pupils at Lichfield Cathedral School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.5% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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0.39 miles |
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St Chad's CofE Primary School
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St Michael's CofE (C) Primary School
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0.54 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
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Willows Primary Academy
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Five Spires Academy
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0.63 miles |
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Rocklands School
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1.24 miles |
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Streethay Primary School
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1.51 miles |
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2.79 miles |
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Whittington Primary and Nursery School
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3.01 miles |
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Fulfen Primary School
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3.09 miles |
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Greysbrooke Primary School
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Highfields Primary Academy
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3.35 miles |
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3.4 miles |
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0.23 miles |
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St Chad's Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7NB |
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4.28 miles |
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4.39 miles |
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How many pupils does Lichfield Cathedral School have?
Lichfield Cathedral School has 546 pupils on roll.
What age range does Lichfield Cathedral School cover?
Lichfield Cathedral School for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Lichfield Cathedral School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 53.2, and 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School is at The Palace, Lichfield, WS13 7LH.