Lichfield Cathedral School, Lichfield
Lichfield Cathedral School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Lichfield. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lichfield Cathedral School in detail
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lichfield Cathedral School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Where pupils go next
Of the 39 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 80% went on to university or other higher education, 10% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 103 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 8 (1.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Lichfield City Rail Station, about 740 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Beacon Park (adjacent), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 237 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
25 February 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
18 January 2022
Short Visit
4 June 2019
Regulatory Compliance
21 November 2018
Integrated
19 January 2016
About
Lichfield Cathedral School is a private day school in the city of Lichfield, Staffordshire, England. It traces its lineage to the 14th century when Lichfield Cathedral made provisions to educate its choristers.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,184 to £22,236
depending on year group
| Reception | £14,184 a year |
| Years 1 and 2 | £15,096 a year |
| Years 3 and 4 | £17,370 a year |
| Years 5 and 6 | £20,415 a year |
| Years 7 to 9 | £20,868 a year |
| Years 10 to 13 | £22,236 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Staffordshire - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lichfield Cathedral School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Lichfield Cathedral School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lichfield Cathedral School.
- Fun Fest Lichfield Willows950m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
546 pupils
616 places
70 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Lichfield
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lichfield
Across Staffordshire council
Places available
8,807
Applications
7,681
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across Staffordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
103
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
546
Total Pupils
288
Boys
258
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Lichfield Cathedral School
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Questions parents ask about Lichfield Cathedral School
What are GCSE results like at Lichfield Cathedral School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Lichfield Cathedral School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Lichfield Cathedral School last inspected?
Lichfield Cathedral School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2025.
How many pupils go to Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School has around 546 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Lichfield Cathedral School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Lichfield Cathedral School: Fun Fest Lichfield Willows (950m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Lichfield Cathedral School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Staffordshire is 5 (the median across 457 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lichfield Cathedral School?
Lichfield Cathedral School is at The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 7LH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)