Best Secondary Schools in Lancashire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 80 schools across Lancashire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

21%

Outstanding rate

61%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.4

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Lancaster Royal Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
🥉	Lancaster Girls' Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
4.	St Michael's Church of England High School Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
5.	Bishop Rawstorne Church of England Academy Secondary	Outstanding	79	View school
6.	Preston Muslim Girls High School Secondary	Outstanding	78	View school
7.	All Hallows Catholic High School Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
8.	Eden Boys' School, Preston Secondary	Outstanding	76	View school
9.	Penwortham Girls' High School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
10.	Broughton High School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
11.	Archbishop Temple Church of England High School Secondary	Outstanding	70	View school
12.	Our Lady's Catholic High School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
13.	Balshaw's Church of England High School Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
14.	Holy Cross Catholic High School Secondary	Good	66	View school
15.	Hodgson Academy Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
16.	Bowland High Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
17.	Ripley St Thomas Church of England Academy Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
18.	Corpus Christi Catholic High School Secondary	Good	61	View school
19.	St Augustine's Roman Catholic High School, a Voluntary Academy Secondary	Outstanding	61	View school
20.	Hutton Church of England Grammar School Secondary	Good	59	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Lancashire?

There are 80 secondary schools in Lancashire, of which 17 (21%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Lancashire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lancashire is Lancaster Royal Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Lancashire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Lancashire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lancashire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Lancashire?

21% of secondary schools in Lancashire are rated Outstanding and 48% are rated Good. 85.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.