Central Lancaster High School is a secondary school in Lancaster, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Central Lancaster High School currently has around 551 pupils on roll, which is about 61% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 29.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 24% who stay in school sixth forms and 55% progressing to further education , while 8% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Crag Road, Lancaster, LA1 3LS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicola Hall |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 119770 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 551 |
| Number of Boys: | 285 |
| Number of Girls: | 266 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greaves Park Nursery School Bowerham Road , LA1 3AN | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Appletree Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | 3out of 4 | 2,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Nursery School Milking Stile Lane , LA1 5QB | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle View Primary Academy Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle View Primary School Keswick Road , LA1 3LE | - not rated | 327 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary School Highfield , Derwent Road LA1 3ES | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community Primary School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, Lancaster Balmoral Road , LA1 3BT | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Lancaster High School Crag Road , LA1 3LS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | - not rated | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School East Road , LA1 3EF | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Skerton Community High School Owen Road , LA1 2BL | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster and Morecambe College Morecambe Road , LA1 2TY | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwick High School Mainway , Skerton LA1 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookside School The Storey Institute , Meeting House Lane LA1 1TH | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Fox School Castle Park , LA1 1YQ | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Martin's College Bowerham Road , LA1 3JD | - not rated | 1,760 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.