About the school
Lancaster Royal Grammar School is a state grammar school for boys aged 11-18, offering both day and boarding places, with a coeducational sixth form. Selection for Year 7 is by an entrance exam at 11+.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Our next Open Day for Year 7 entry will take place on Saturday 19 June 2027.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | GL Assessment |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Mathematics, English |
📄 Free Lancaster Royal Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | Priority is given to sons of parents living within the boundaries of the Administrative City of Lancaster and all those from this area who reach the qualifying standards are offered places. Highest priority is given to looked after or previously looked after children, and second priority to applicants eligible for the Pupil Premium. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Typical exam date | 26 Sep 2026 |
The only dated 11+ timeline found is for 2027 entry: applications for day pupils closed on 2026-09-07; the 11+ entrance tests took place on 2026-09-26; results were sent to arrive with parents by 2026-10-06. The LEA Common Application Form is usually distributed in September of Year 6 and should be submitted by the end of October. The next Open Day for Year 7 entry is on 2027-06-19. Boarding applicants ideally attend the September test, with another opportunity for boarders to be examined in Jan
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