St Anne's College Grammar School, Lytham St Annes
St Anne's College Grammar School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Lytham St Annes. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Anne's College Grammar 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 St Anne's College Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to St Anne's College Grammar School are AKS Lytham (0.9 miles); and BFC School (4 miles, Good).
Who goes there
In 2026, 36 pupils (59%) received SEN support and 24 (39.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is St Annes-on-the-Sea Rail Station, about 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is East Bank Road (opposite), 40 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
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 12 November 2024, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
15 December 2025
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The school delivers a broad, balanced curriculum tailored to individual needs, with particular strengths in reading support and phonics teaching. Staff are well-trained and provide consistent supervision throughout the school day, creating an environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The school has demonstrated strong commitment to maintaining high standards across all areas of school life.
Key Strengths
- Well-structured curriculum with carefully ordered steps for key knowledge and vocabulary from early years to Year 13
- Effective systems for identifying and addressing gaps in pupils' knowledge, including regular reading assessments
- Strong safeguarding procedures with well-trained staff and secure reporting processes
- Improved staff training in phonics delivery and curriculum implementation
- Pupils report feeling safe and trusting staff to help with worries
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a suitable policy in place, well-trained designated safeguarding leads, regular staff updates, secure reporting procedures, and strong communication with external professionals.
St Anne's College Grammar School is an independent day school for ages 2-19 that meets all independent school standards checked during this progress monitoring inspection. The school has made significant improvements since previous inspections, particularly in curriculum delivery, safeguarding, and leadership.
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 St Anne's College Grammar 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 5 nearby all-through schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 35
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 23 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
11 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 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
40%
Available places
61 pupils
151 places
90 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Lytham St Annes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Lytham St Annes
Across Lancashire council
Places available
14,702
Applications
13,782
Got 1st preference
87.1%
Got preferred school
97.2%
All secondary applications across Lancashire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
98.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
61
Total Pupils
35
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St Anne's College Grammar School
Questions parents ask about St Anne's College Grammar School
What are GCSE results like at St Anne's College Grammar 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 St Anne's College Grammar School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was St Anne's College Grammar School last inspected?
St Anne's College Grammar School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar School has around 61 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar 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 St Anne's College Grammar School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 35 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 12 serious and 23 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 11 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 Lancashire is 12 (the median across 707 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Anne's College Grammar School?
St Anne's College Grammar School is at 293 Clifton Drive South, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 1HN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)