UK school profile
Lancing College
Lancing, West Sussex · Co-educational · Ages 13–18
1,191
Students
165
Boarders
65%
Boarders who stay at weekends
24%
International students
About the school
Founded in 1868, Lancing College is an independent school for boys and girls aged 13–18, set in 200 acres on the South Downs overlooking the English Channel. It is known for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a broad curriculum that blends tradition with modern opportunity.
The college is close to Brighton and Hove and has good links to London, making it easy to reach for families travelling from abroad.
A wide co-curricular programme, including sport, music, art, drama and outdoor education, helps pupils build confidence, resilience and a global outlook.
Entry is selective, with main entry points at 13+ and Sixth Form entry at 16+. The school looks at academic potential, character and fit with its values, and offers scholarships and bursaries. Scholar Gateway is happy to help with any part of the process.
Rankings
The Times Parent Power 2026
#8
UK independent schools
The Times Boarding Schools 2026
#14
UK boarding schools
The Sunday Times Top Schools 2026
#72
UK
Where leavers go
Share of leavers, 2026
- Oxford4.8%
- Cambridge3.7%
- UCL7.6%
- Imperial College London3.1%
- Warwick6.2%
- Durham5.4%
- Manchester5.1%
- Bristol4.7%
- Edinburgh4.3%
Exam results
GCSE
9 (A*)
48.2%
9–8 (A*)
76.4%
9–7 (A*–A)
88.6%
9–4 (A*–C)
97.3%
A Level
A*–A
72.6%
A*–B
91.8%
A*–C
98.7%
A*–E
100%
Entry process
11+ and 13+ entry
| 2027 · 11+ | 2027 · 13+ | 2028 · 11+ | 2028 · 13+ | 2029 · 11+ | 2029 · 13+ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration deadline | 31 October 2026 | 30 November 2026 | 31 October 2027 | 30 November 2027 | 31 October 2028 | 30 November 2028 |
| Entrance assessments | November 2026 | January 2027 | November 2027 | January 2028 | November 2028 | January 2029 |
| Interviews | November/December 2026 | January/February 2027 | November/December 2027 | January/February 2028 | November/December 2028 | January/February 2029 |
| Results letters sent | January 2027 | March 2027 | January 2028 | March 2028 | January 2029 | March 2029 |
| Acceptance deadline | 1 March 2027 | 15 March 2027 | 1 March 2028 | 15 March 2028 | 1 March 2029 | 15 March 2029 |
| Deadline for free or subsidised places | 9 November 2026 | 9 January 2027 | 8 November 2027 | 8 January 2028 | 6 November 2028 | 8 January 2029 |
16+ (Sixth Form) entry
| 2027 | |
|---|---|
| Taster morning | 9 May 2026 |
| Deadline for free or subsidised places | 28 September 2026 |
| Registration deadline | 30 October 2026 |
| Entrance assessments | 7 November 2026 |
| Interviews | w/c 16 November 2026 |
| Results letters sent | Early December 2026 |
| Acceptance deadline | Mid December 2026 |
Dates can change. Always check the school's own website for the latest information.
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