Best 3 Secondary schools in Lancaster – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy (Secondary) in Lancaster; Lancaster High School (Secondary) in Lancaster; Lancaster Girls' Grammar School (Secondary) in Lancaster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy, Lancaster High School and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Lancaster, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy), published Feb 2023. The lowest is 2 (Lancaster High School), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Lancaster High School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,300, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–45–50%; all within the The Bay Learning Trust trust.

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Attribute	Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy LA1 4RS	Lancaster High School LA1 3LS	Lancaster Girls' Grammar School LA1 1SF
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4RS	Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3LS	Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1SF
Latest Ofsted	1 8 Feb 2023	2 29 Oct 2023	2 9 Jan 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,000 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	45–50% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1754	750	1065
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Girls
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	The Bay Learning Trust	The Bay Learning Trust	Lancashire (888)
Website	ripleystthomas.com	www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk	www.lggs.org.uk
Telephone	0152464496	0152432636	01524581661
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy

LA1 4RS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 4RS
Ofsted: 1 8 Feb 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bay Learning Trust
Website: ripleystthomas.com
Telephone: 0152464496

Lancaster High School

LA1 3LS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3LS
Ofsted: 2 29 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Bay Learning Trust
Website: www.lancasterhigh.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 0152432636

Lancaster Girls' Grammar School

LA1 1SF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 1SF
Ofsted: 2 9 Jan 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,000 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.lggs.org.uk
Telephone: 01524581661

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.