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Lancaster University School of Mathematics

Free schools 16 to 19 16 plus school in Preston (Lancashire).

Pupils
125
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
19.5
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
8.0%
school census 15/01/2026
SEN support
9.6%
2025/26
Capacity
48%
125 / 260 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
0.0%
2024/25

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

A sixth form community where talented mathematicians can excel. Based in the heart of Preston, we provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging curriculum along with high-quality resources for 16-19 year olds who love maths.

You will receive exceptional teaching, first-class facilities, and a high-quality enrichment programme that encourages the practical application of maths and brings in industry experts to the classroom. For some school pupils, being naturally gifted in maths and science subjects can set them apart for the wrong reasons.

A specialist Maths School, like Lancaster University School of Mathematics, brings together these talented individuals. It creates a vibrant community where they are actively encouraged to explore the subjects they love. The curriculum is broader and deeper than the standard A-Level syllabus, providing a more stretching and inspiring education.

Our mission is to enable the ablest mathematicians from all backgrounds to realise their potential within an inspiring, inclusive and supportive learning community.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Badminton
  • Band
  • Chess
  • Choir
  • Cooking
  • Debating
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Film Club
  • Stem
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development

Key facts

URN
149099
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
16 plus
Ages
16 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Local authority
Lancashire
Constituency
Preston
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
2022

Governing body (16 current, 1 former)

iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.

11 governors are linked to a profile (all confirmed).

Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.

Leadership

NameRoleHow appointedTerm
Mr David Fletcher Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2026 · until 2030
Professor Alexander Belton Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2025 · until 2029
Miss Carole Roberts Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Mr Paul Anthony Vaughan Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardAppointed by GB/boardsince 2025 · until 2029
Ms Victoria Mary Bryant Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardNominated by other body and appointed by GBsince 2024 · until 2028
Mr Joseph Anthony Richard Clitherow Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardElected by parentssince 2024 · until 2028
Professor Alisdair GillespieMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2024
Mr John Walsh Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardElected by parentssince 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Mr Leonard Hampson Confirmed same personChair of TrusteesTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027
Professor Jan Edward Grabowski Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026
Mr Maurice ButlerChief Financial OfficerTrust officersince 2022
Mr Nicholas Burnham Confirmed same personTrusteeTrust boardEx-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principalsince 2021
Mr Nicolas BurnhamAccounting OfficerTrust officersince 2021
Professor Amanda ChetwyndMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2019
Mr John CalvertMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2019
Mrs Kathryn PodmoreMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2019
Mr Robert Peacock Confirmed same person FormerMemberTrust membersPersons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)since 2019 · term ended 2026

Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record