Lucton School, Leominster
Lucton School is an independent school for pupils aged 0 to 19 in Leominster. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Lucton School in detail
Lucton School in its own words
In its own words: "Lucton School is a thriving, co-educational, independent day and boarding school set within the idyllic Herefordshire countryside, welcoming students from 6 months to 18 years. Students at Lucton benefit from small classes, a friendly atmosphere and an idyllic rural location. The school provides an excellent all-round education which aims to bring out the very best in each individual."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Lucton School, where tradition meets a forward thinking approach to education. At Lucton, we believe that education is about more than just academics; it is about developing the whole person. Our mission is to foster a learning environment that emphasises not only intellectual growth but also emotional and social development."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, swimming, running, dance, ballet, drama, guitar, chess, Duke of Edinburgh and cadets.
Coming up: an admissions event on Friday 6 November 2026, an open evening on Friday 6 November 2026, an admissions event on Friday 27 November 2026 and an open evening on Friday 27 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Herefordshire, County of
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
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 Lucton School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 8 pupils (3%) received SEN support and 1 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Lucton School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Herefordshire, County of (4).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 10 October 2019, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Early Years Inspection
27 January 2026
Regulatory Compliance
1 February 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
19 March 2019
Short Visit
5 March 2018
Short Visit
3 October 2017
Intermediate EYFS Inspection
16 March 2016
Intermediate Boarding Inspection
15 March 2016
Integrated Inspection
19 March 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£10,176 to £19,818
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£44,613
| Reception to Year 2 | £10,176 a year |
| Year 3 to Year 6 | £14,151 a year |
| International Day Students (Child Student Visas, age 4 to 12 years)* | £15,228 a year |
| Year 7 to Year 13 | £19,818 a year |
| Prep & Senior Full Boarding | £44,613 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Herefordshire, County of - 4 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 Lucton 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
Keep up with Lucton School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 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
66%
Available places
265 pupils
400 places
135 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Leominster
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Leominster
Across Herefordshire, County of council
Places available
1,920
Applications
1,685
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.2%
All secondary applications across Herefordshire, County of council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
3.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
265
Total Pupils
151
Boys
114
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Lucton School
What are GCSE results like at Lucton 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 Lucton School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Lucton School last inspected?
Lucton School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Lucton School?
Lucton School has around 265 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Lucton School?
Lucton 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.
How many road collisions happen near Lucton School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Herefordshire, County of is 2 (the median across 115 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Lucton School?
Lucton School is at Lucton, Leominster, Leominster, HR6 9PN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)