Schools in Lancaster
There are 41 schools in Lancaster on the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, including 26 primary and 5 secondary schools, across 2 local authorities. Every name links to the school's official record (data retrieved 5 June 2026).
A register, not an admissions guide
Primary schools in Lancaster (26)
- Austwick Church of England VA Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 8BN
- Bentham Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA2 7BP
- Bowerham Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school · LA1 4BS
- Castle View Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led · LA1 3LE
- Caton Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA2 9NH
- Caton St Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 9PJ
- Cawthorne's Endowed SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 9BQ
- Dolphinholme Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 9AN
- Ellel St John the Evangelist Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 0JS
- Hornby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 8JY
- Lancaster Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA1 3ES
- Lancaster Dallas Road Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA1 1LD
- Lancaster Ryelands Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA1 2RJ
- Moorside Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA1 4HT
- Quernmore Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA2 9EL
- Scotforth St Paul's Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA1 4SE
- Skerton St Luke's Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA1 2JH
- Slyne-with-Hest, St Luke's, Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 6JL
- St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school · LA1 4HT
- St Josephs Catholic Primary School, LancasterAcademy sponsor led · LA1 2DU
- St Wilfrid's Cof E Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 6QE
- Tatham Fells Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA2 8RA
- The Cathedral Catholic Primary School, LancasterVoluntary aided school · LA1 3BT
- Thurnham Glasson Christ Church, Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school · LA2 0AR
- Willow Lane Community Primary SchoolCommunity school · LA1 5PR
- Wray with Botton Endowed Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school · LA2 8QE
Secondary schools in Lancaster (5)
- Lancaster Girls' Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · LA1 1SF
- Lancaster High SchoolAcademy converter · LA1 3LS
- Lancaster Royal Grammar SchoolAcademy converter · LA1 3EF
- Our Lady's Catholic CollegeVoluntary aided school · LA1 2RX
- Ripley St Thomas Church of England AcademyAcademy converter · LA1 4RS
Sixth form / 16-plus in Lancaster (1)
- Lancaster and Morecambe CollegeFurther education · LA1 2TY
Nursery schools in Lancaster (1)
- Appletree Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school · LA1 5QB
Other phases in Lancaster (8)
- Beaumont College - A Salutem/Ambito CollegeSpecial post 16 institution · LA2 6AP
- Chadwick High SchoolAcademy alternative provision converter · LA1 2AY
- Jamea Al KautharOther independent school · LA1 5AJ
- Lancaster Independent School for Alternative Learning (Lisal)Other independent school · LA1 5QU
- Oneschool Global Uk Lancaster CampusOther independent school · LA2 8LH
- Stepping Stones SchoolPupil referral unit · LA1 4HT
- The Loyne Specialist SchoolCommunity special school · LA1 2QD
- University of LancasterHigher education institutions · LA1 4YW
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Frequently asked questions
How many schools are there in Lancaster?
The Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register lists 41 open schools with a Lancaster address (as of 5 June 2026), including 26 primary and 5 secondary schools. Schools open, close and convert over time, so always check the official record for the latest position.
Does living in Lancaster guarantee a place at these schools?
No. Each school's admissions are governed by its own policy and the local authority's coordinated process. Distance is often a tie-breaker behind criteria like siblings, faith and catchment, so being nearby helps but never guarantees a place. Always check the school's current admissions policy and last year's cut-off distance.
Where does this list come from?
Every school on this page comes from the Department for Education's official Get Information about Schools register, retrieved on 5 June 2026. Each name links to the school's official record, which is the place to verify details before relying on them.
How do I check the distance from a home to a school in Lancaster?
Use our free Find Schools Near a Postcode tool to see every school within a chosen radius of a postcode, or the School Distance Calculator to measure a specific home-to-school distance. Both use straight-line distance, which is a planning aid — local authorities may measure differently for admissions.