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11+ schools and tests in Lancashire
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Lancashire's four schools in this directory have school-specific admissions routes. Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Lancaster Girls' Grammar School identify FSCE assessments; Lancaster Royal Grammar School names GL Assessment. Bacup and Rawtenstall's reviewed September 2027 policy does not name a provider or subjects, and its later September 2028 details must not be applied to that earlier cohort. Registrations, scoring and place priorities differ by school.
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Selective schools in Lancashire
4 schools with complete admissions guides across Clitheroe, Lancaster, Rossendale. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereRossendale, BB4 7BJ · Lancashire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereClitheroe, BB7 2DJ · Lancashire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereLancaster, LA1 1SF · Lancashire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereLancaster, LA1 3EF · Lancashire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Clitheroe Royal Grammar School entrance test | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 4 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Lancaster Girls' Grammar School entrance test | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 4 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Lancaster Royal Grammar School entrance test | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 4 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School entrance test | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 4 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
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Questions families ask
How many selective schools are listed in Lancashire?
The current directory lists 4 schools with selective admissions in Lancashire: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Lancaster Royal Grammar School, and Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School.
Which 11+ routes are verified for Lancashire?
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School entrance test: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School; Lancaster Girls' Grammar School entrance test: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School; Lancaster Royal Grammar School entrance test: Lancaster Royal Grammar School; Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School entrance test: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Check each school's admissions policy before registering.
Are all Lancashire schools covered by one test?
More than one assessment route is linked to Lancashire: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School entrance test: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School; Lancaster Girls' Grammar School entrance test: Lancaster Girls' Grammar School; Lancaster Royal Grammar School entrance test: Lancaster Royal Grammar School; Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School entrance test: Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Check the route and school guide for the school you are considering before registering.
How current is the information for Lancashire?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 13 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- Determined Admission Arrangements for Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School 2027/28
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admission to the Academy
Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Handbook 2027-2028, For Admissions September 2027
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Admissions Policy, Determined September 2027
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Advice and support: Applying for a secondary school place
Lancashire County Council. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Year 7 Admissions
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy 2027/2028, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School
Lancaster Girls' Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- FSCE Entrance Test for Year 7 Entry, Frequently Asked Questions
FSCE consortium (Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Lancaster Girls' Grammar School, Ermysted's Grammar School and Skipton Girls' High School). Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- 11+ Admissions Booklet 2027
Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions
Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Lancaster Royal Grammar School Admissions Policy, September 2027 entry
Lancaster Royal Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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