Complete list of all 4 selective grammar schools across Lancashire. School details, 11 Plus test information, addresses, entry requirements, and preparation advice for Lancaster, Clitheroe, and Rossendale.
Lancashire has 4 grammar schools across two geographic clusters — Lancaster in the north and Clitheroe/Rossendale in the east. Three schools use GL Assessment while Lancaster Girls' Grammar uses FSCE. All four schools test on the same day in late September.
The GL Assessment test covers English, Mathematics, and Verbal Reasoning across three multiple-choice papers. The FSCE test covers English, Mathematics, and Creative Writing. There is no fixed pass mark — each school sets its own qualifying standard based on the ranked cohort each year.
Every selective grammar school in Lancashire, grouped by area. Includes addresses, Year 7 intake numbers, test providers, and key information for 11 Plus families.
One of the oldest schools in England, founded between 1235 and 1256 with the first definite record dating to 1469. Granted the title "Royal" by Queen Victoria in 1851. One of very few state boarding grammar schools in England, with four boarding houses accommodating around 170 boarders — the first known boarder, Adam de Preston, is mentioned in a court case from 1292. Co-educational sixth form since 2019. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Founded in 1907 at the Storey Institute on Meeting House Lane with only 73 girls on roll. Originally a fee-paying school until after World War Two. Now has academy status and is described as a forward-looking selective state school with an outstanding record. Uses the FSCE entrance test — a more holistic approach including creative writing rather than verbal reasoning. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
Founded in 1554 as "The Free Grammar School of King Philip and Queen Mary." One of the oldest schools in Lancashire. Originally all-boys, it became co-educational in 1985 when it merged with the separate Girls' Grammar School. Celebrated its 450th anniversary in 2004. Rated Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted in 2022. Operates across two sites with the Sixth Form Centre on historic York Street. Notable alumni include Olympic medallists Samantha Murray and Jon Schofield.
Originally founded in 1701 as Newchurch Grammar School on land bequeathed by John Kershaw. Moved to the current site in Waterfoot in 1913 when the Edwardian buildings were opened. Sits high in the Pennines with views over the Rossendale Valley. Ranked in the top 10 nationally for English Baccalaureate performance in 2015. Part of Star Academies multi-academy trust since 2023. Prioritises children attending Rossendale primary schools.
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