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Lancing College

Other independent school · Lancing, BN15 0RW

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#269 of 2,536

Better than 89% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 18
Pupils609
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Head teacherDr Scott Crawford
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1925
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126108.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.3646.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4131--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.42.66, better than England, better than West Sussex33.9935
Average A-level gradeB+--
Average points, best three A-levels42.86, better than England, better than West Sussex35.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better37.4%, better than England, better than West Sussex16.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.17, better than England--
A-level progressAbove average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study137--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist+--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils609
Girls271
Boys338
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.149
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.76.4%
Higher education65.4%
Employment7.1%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.1%
Apprenticeship2.4%
Further education0.8%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Lancing College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryNorth Lancing Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.3 miPrimaryThe Globe Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.3 miSecondaryThe Sir Robert Woodard AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.3 miPrimarySwiss Gardens Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.4 miPrimarySeaside Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.4 miNurseryBoundstone Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
1.6 miPrimaryBuckingham Park Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.8 miPrimarySt Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Lancing College

How does Lancing College rank in England?

Lancing College ranks 269 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 89% of schools).

What are Lancing College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Lancing College was B+, and 37.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Lancing College?

Lancing College has 609 pupils aged 13 to 18.

Does Lancing College have a sixth form?

Yes, Lancing College teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.