Lancaster University School of Mathematics, Preston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at inspiring young mathematicians and scientists through specialist teaching from highly qualified experts who break complex topics into manageable parts. Students develop not just subject knowledge, but also critical thinking skills and confidence to question methods and ideas. The school provides outstanding enrichment activities and careers guidance that help students progress to top universities and understand how their learning connects to future careers.
Key Strengths
- Highly qualified specialist teachers who use excellent teaching techniques and clear explanations to help students master complex concepts
- Systematic curriculum design that builds student confidence progressively, from fundamental principles through to advanced topics
- Effective use of assessment and feedback to identify gaps in knowledge and support student improvement
- Ambitious enrichment opportunities including CERN visits and project-based learning that connects subjects to real-world applications
- Excellent careers guidance with strong progression to first-choice universities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with students reporting they feel safe and learning about online safety, coping strategies, and resilience.
Extracurricular Activities
CERN visits for physics students, student mentoring programs tutoring GCSE mathematics pupils, masterclasses in medical statistics and competitive pricing algorithms, subject-based projects investigating topics such as abiogenesis and cryptography
Lancaster University School of Mathematics is a 16-19 free school in Preston specializing in STEM subjects, where all students study mathematics, further mathematics, and a science or computer science A level. The school has been rated Outstanding across all areas.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
17.2
Avg class size
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
48%
Available places
125 pupils
260 capacity
135 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Preston
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Admissions Demand - Lancashire
Places available
14,786
Applications
13,820
Got 1st preference
86.3%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Lancashire (2025/26)
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