Lancaster High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Crag Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3LS |
| Phone | 0152432636 |
| Reference Number | 147260 |
Central Lancaster High has demonstrated a solid performance as it undergoes its first inspection under section 5 of the Education Act 2005. The school is rated as good in all key areas including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. Notably, the school has been able to create an ambitious curriculum that effectively supports a diverse student body, including those with special educational needs. However, some challenges remain, particularly regarding student attendance and the consistent delivery of the personal, social, and health education curriculum.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 591 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.47%
Girls: 46.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 60 | 67 | 127 |
| 8 | 51 | 66 | 117 |
| 9 | 73 | 58 | 131 |
| 10 | 74 | 45 | 119 |
| 11 | 58 | 39 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.3% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| White, Other | 4.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 24 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| Previously as Central Lancaster High School | |
| 24 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High-quality education delivered by staff with high expectations.
- Strong leadership and support from the overseeing trust.
- Thoughtfully designed curriculums that facilitate step-by-step knowledge acquisition.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, allowing them to succeed.
- Successful implementation of behavior policies leading to a calm learning environment.
- Comprehensive personal development program with opportunities for extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Minority of pupils have inconsistent experiences in PSHE education.
- Some pupils exhibit persistent absenteeism, hindering their learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 41.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 112 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 136 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle View Primary Academy
Keswick Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3LE |
0.16 miles |
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Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Highfield, Derwent Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3ES |
0.33 miles |
|
The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Balmoral Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3BT |
0.66 miles |
|
St Josephs Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Aldrens Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2DU |
0.77 miles |
|
Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary School
High Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1LD |
1 miles |
|
Bowerham Primary & Nursery School
BOWERHAM ROAD, BOWERHAM, LANCASTER, LANCASHIRE, LA1 4BS |
1.01 miles |
|
Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary School
Slyne Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2JH |
1.05 miles |
|
Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)
Lune Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5QU |
1.25 miles |
|
Lancaster Ryelands Primary School
Torrisholme Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RJ |
1.28 miles |
|
Willow Lane Community Primary School
Willow Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5PR |
1.35 miles |
|
Appletree Nursery School
Milking Stile Lane, Lancaster, LA1 5QB |
1.38 miles |
|
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster
Bowerham Road, St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT |
1.46 miles |
|
Moorside Primary School
Bowerham Road, Newlands, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4HT |
1.52 miles |
|
Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4SE |
1.62 miles |
|
Morecambe and Heysham Grosvenor Park Primary School
Roeburn Drive, Grosvenor Park, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3RY |
1.93 miles |
|
St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary School
Pennystone Road, Halton, Penny Stone Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6QE |
2.03 miles |
|
Morecambe and Heysham Torrisholme Community Primary School
Low Lane, Torrisholme, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6PN |
2.24 miles |
|
Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Postern Gate Road, Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 9EL |
2.24 miles |
|
Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary School
Shady Lane, Slyne-with-Hest, Slyne-With-Hest St Luke's Ceps, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2 6JL |
2.37 miles |
|
Great Wood Primary School
Beaufort Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 6UB |
2.51 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lancaster Royal Grammar School
East Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 3EF |
0.57 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic College
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2RX |
0.76 miles |
|
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Regent Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 1SF |
1.02 miles |
|
Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4RS |
1.31 miles |
|
The Loyne Specialist School
Sefton Drive, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2QD |
1.32 miles |
|
Jamea Al Kauthar
Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5AJ |
1.59 miles |
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Lancaster and Morecambe College
Morecambe Road, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 2TY |
1.84 miles |
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Morecambe Road School
Morecambe Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3AB |
2.13 miles |
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Morecambe Bay Academy
Dallam Avenue, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 5BG |
3.09 miles |
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Bay Leadership Academy
Osborne Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 1AB |
3.89 miles |