Lytham St Annes High School, Lytham St. Annes

In its own words: "Lytham St Annes High School was established in 1955 and while a few thing have changes since then, one thing that has stayed the same is our ability to always develop and succeed as "a learning community in pursuit of excellence" (our school mission statement). We are proud of our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is my great privilege to welcome you to our school. As Headteacher, I feel immense pride in the achievements of our students, staff, and wider community. Our school is more than just a place of learning; it is a community built on our key values: aspiration, endeavour, integrity and respect."

In 2026, pupils at Lytham St Annes High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 46.1, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.2 in Lancashire and 47 across England.

43% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 44% in Lancashire and 47% in England.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 34.3, against 50.4 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 16.1 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and German.

For September 2026 entry, 257 families put Lytham St Annes High School as their first choice and 495 named it as one of their preferences, for 275 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Lytham St Annes High School are St Bede's Catholic High School, Lytham (1.8 miles, Good, Attainment 8 47.7); Highfield Leadership Academy (3.1 miles, Requires improvement, Attainment 8 35.2); Armfield Academy (3.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 34.2); and St George's School A Church of England Academy (3.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 55.4).

Lytham St Annes High School's 2026 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Lytham St Annes High School is one of 5 schools run by The Coastal Collaborative Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 314 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 80% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 33% to a further education college, 5% to an apprenticeship and 4% into work.

5.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 186 pupils (11.7%) received SEN support and 45 (2.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is Ansdell & Fairhaven Rail Station, about 720 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).

15 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lytham St Annes HS (outside), 60 metres away.

The primary schools closest to Lytham St Annes High School are Ansdell Primary School (0.2 miles), Clifton Primary School (0.4 miles), Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School (0.9 miles) and St Annes on Sea St Thomas' Church of England Primary School (1 mile). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.