- AKS Lytham is an accredited Round Square school. It was formed in 2012 through the merger of Arnold School in Blackpool and King Edward VII and Queen Mary School (KEQMS) in Lytham St. Annes.
- The school’s “inquiry learning” initiative, where Year 12 students choose their own in-depth research project, is a key part of its ethos.
- Notable alumni of the original schools include Sir William Lyons, the founder of Jaguar Cars; Dr Michael Smith, winner of the Nobel prize in chemistry in 1993; Chris Lowe of Pet Shop Boys; and the actress Jenna Coleman.
- A medical career is a popular choice among AKS leavers, with six members of the 2024 cohort set to start medical school in 2025, and one more pursuing a veterinary degree.
- The latest stats show 94 per cent of learners from Reception to Year 6 are working beyond age-related expectations for reading and maths.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 192

Grade
%
A*
21.1
A
27.9
B
25.2
A*/A
49
A*-B
74.1
GCSE 2024 rank: 248

Grade
%
A*/9/8
30.3
A/7
18.8
A*/A/9/8/7
49.1