Lancashire Grammar School Directory
Lancashire Grammar SchoolsComplete 11 Plus Guide.
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.
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Grammar Schools
676
Year 7 Places
3
Areas
GL / FSCE
Test Providers
About the Lancashire 11+
Two Test Providers Across Lancashire
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.
Exam Board
GL / FSCE Test Providers
- 4 Grammar Schools
- 676 Year 7 Places
- 3 Areas
2027 entry · verified August 2026
Lancashire key dates — four schools, one test date
Lancashire's selective schools run their own admissions, but in practice they converge on the same late-September test date. Registration windows differ by school and run from April to July, so check each one you are applying to.
Test date
26 Sept 2026
Lancaster Royal, Lancaster Girls', Clitheroe Royal and Bacup & Rawtenstall all test on this Saturday.
Registration
Apr – Jul 2026
Varies by school. Check each school's own admissions page.
Results
6–9 Oct 2026
Lancaster Royal by 6 October; Clitheroe Royal by 9 October.
School Directory
All Lancashire Grammar Schools
Every selective grammar school in Lancashire, grouped by area. Includes addresses, Year 7 intake numbers, test providers, and key information for 11 Plus families.
Lancaster
2 SchoolsLancaster Royal Grammar School
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.
- Address
- East Road, Lancaster, LA1 3EF
- Year 7 Places
- 164 day + 12 boarding = ~176 places
- Test
- GL Assessment (English, Maths, VR)
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Regent Street, Lancaster, LA1 1SF
- Year 7 Places
- ~140 places
- Test
- FSCE (English, Maths, Creative Writing)
Clitheroe, Ribble Valley
1 SchoolClitheroe Royal Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Chatburn Road, Clitheroe, BB7 2DJ
- Year 7 Places
- ~180 places
- Test
- GL Assessment (English, Maths, VR)
Waterfoot, Rossendale
1 SchoolBacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
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.
- Address
- Glen Road, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7BJ
- Year 7 Places
- ~180 places
- Test
- GL Assessment (English, Maths, VR)
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Three Lancashire grammar schools (Lancaster Royal Grammar, Clitheroe Royal Grammar, and Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar) use GL Assessment with three multiple-choice papers: Mathematics (50 questions, 50 minutes), English (56 questions, 45 minutes), and Verbal Reasoning (80 questions, 50 minutes). Lancaster Girls' Grammar uses FSCE testing English, Mathematics, and Creative Writing — a more holistic approach without verbal reasoning.
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