Lancaster Royal Grammar School (LRGS) is a selective grammar school (day and boarding) for boys aged 11-18 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. It is a specialist Technology College and Language College, and also has academy status. Old boys belong to The Old Lancastrians. The school values sporting success as well as academic.
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