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Lancaster University School of Mathematics

67-69 London Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4BA ·

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At a glance

A state sixth-form free school for ages 16–19 in Preston. A-level results are well above the England average (44.4 points per entry vs 35.0, 2024/25).

Ages
16–19
Pupils
125
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Admissions
Non-selective
Local authority
Lancashire
Academy trust
THE RIGBY EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Peter Tiltman
Opened
Sept 2022

Inspection

No published Ofsted inspection for this school yet. New schools and recently converted academies are usually inspected within their first few years.

Exam results

Department for Education performance tables

A-level results, 2024/25 · 53 students

Average grade
B+
England B-
Points per entry
44.42
England 35.00
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
60.4%
England 17.5%

Points per A-level entry over time

Admissions

Demand for places and how places are allocated

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No school-level applications data is published for this school. It may admit pupils at a different age, or be a special or post-16 provider.

Catchment area

We don't have an official catchment boundary for this school. Many schools don't have one, and few councils publish boundaries as open data. We don't estimate catchments. Check the school's admissions policy or the council's admissions booklet.

Last distance offered

Not published nationally. Many councils publish the furthest distance offered for each school in their annual allocation reports. Past distances vary year to year with demand and sibling numbers, so they are not a guarantee.

How places are allocated: you apply through your home council. When a school has more applicants than places, it applies its published oversubscription criteria in order. These usually start with looked-after children, then siblings, then catchment or distance; faith schools may prioritise church attendance. Children with an EHC plan naming the school are admitted first. Apply on GOV.UK

Pupils

School census 2024/25

Pupils
103
Capacity
260
48% full
Girls / boys
28/72
Mixed
  • Eligible for free school meals (last 6 years)0%
  • English as an additional language0%
  • SEN support0%
  • Education, Health and Care plan1.9%
  • The black tick shows the median for state-funded sixth form / college schools in England.
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