Lytham St Annes, United Kingdom Day only · Co-ed Age range 0–19 792 pupils Founded 1908AKS Lytham
AKS Lytham offers a vibrant and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to excel academically and personally. With a rich heritage and a commit...
About AKS Lytham
AKS Lytham is the contemporary name of the merged Arnold-King-Edward-Queen-Mary schools at Lytham St Annes on the Lancashire coast — a federation that combines several earlier independent schools at this site. The senior provision was originally established as King Edward VII School (founded 1908) and Queen Mary School (founded 1930), with the merger completed under the AKS Lytham name. The school sits today on a coastal campus at Lytham St Annes, on the Fylde Coast, immediately adjacent to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club — one of the rotation venues for The Open Championship golf tournament.
The school is co-educational ages 3-18 with around 792 pupils. The Head is Helen Cresswell. The school is a member of the HMC and is inspected by the ISI. The school's proximity to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club has produced a particularly strong golf programme. The school operates a substantial bursary programme intended to provide educational access for Fylde Coast and Lancashire families regardless of family means.
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Pupil breakdown
- Boys
- 411 (52%)
- Girls
- 381 (48%)
- SEN support
- 87 (11.0%)
- SEN EHCP
- 3 (0.4%)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of school is AKS Lytham?
AKS Lytham is a co-educational independent mainstream school for pupils aged 0 to 19, located near Lytham St Annes in Lancashire. The school offers education from Nursery through to Sixth Form, with pathways leading to GCSEs and A Levels.
How do I apply to AKS Lytham?
Most families apply to AKS Lytham 1–2 years before entry, with a process that can include tests, interviews and school reports. See the private school admissions timeline for when to apply and what to expect. https://schoolscout.uk/posts/uk-private-school-admissions-timeline
What are the fees at AKS Lytham?
Fees for AKS Lytham vary by year group, with typical termly costs around £4,416–£6,248.
Is AKS Lytham a day or boarding school?
AKS Lytham offers day options. Where boarding is available, this may include full, weekly or flexi arrangements.
Is AKS Lytham selective?
Entry to AKS Lytham is based on overall fit and, where relevant, academic assessment.