Head: Mark Brunker
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
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Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
4.5 mi
Applications
516
Offers Made
239
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
35 places
Out-of-Area
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Lincolnshire 11+
3. Results
17 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 15 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University), testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring, Durham University). Papers contain a mix of English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM does not publish the maximum score.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Open Evening
Meeting in the Main Hall
5 May 2026
7:00pm
Open Evening
Virtual Meeting via TEAMS
14 May 2026
6:00pm
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Open Evening
We will be hosting our next annual Sixth Form Open Evening in October 2026.
1 Oct 2026
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
68.3
Attainment 8
91.6%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
The school's 2025 results at a glance — GCSE (Key Stage 4) and A-Level (sixth form) shown separately. Each tile shows the latest figure and how it moved on the year before.
68.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
92%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
87%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.60
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
39.4
A-Level avg points
Average point score per entry (A* = 60, A = 50, B = 40)
23%
AAB+ at A-Level
Achieved AAB or better in their best three A-Levels — a key benchmark for Russell Group entry
The same numbers in context — against the England state-funded average, the typical grammar school, and grammars with a similar intake.
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
Strong averages can hide gaps. These tiles split the same cohort by disadvantage and by sex — a small gap means the school delivers for everyone, not just the strongest intake.
| Metric | Disadv. | Non-dis. | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 58.7 | 69.3 | +11 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 57% | 95% | +38pp |
| EBacc entry | 76% | 88% | +12pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Whether pupils choose to stay on after GCSEs, and which way the headline results have been moving over recent years.
96%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
The end of the journey — what leavers do after sixth form, and how this school's university record compares.
73%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
71%
Higher Education
+3pp vs grammar avg
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Zooming in from whole-school figures to individual subjects — where entries concentrate, and which departments stand out in either direction.
Bar = entries · chip = grade 4+ pass rate
Bar = entries · chip = A*–E pass rate
Strongest at
Biology
164 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Chemistry
164 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Physics
164 entries
100%
+3.6pp vs school
Watch list
Physical Education
57 entries
88%
-8.7pp vs school
Religious Studies
90 entries
91%
-5.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
102 entries
100%
+0.4pp vs school
Business Studies
58 entries
100%
+0.4pp vs school
Psychology
56 entries
100%
+0.4pp vs school
Watch list
Computer Science
18 entries
94%
-5.1pp vs school
Sociology
45 entries
98%
-1.8pp vs school
Entry Requirements
All students require a minimum of 6 GCSE passes (grade 9-4) including a minimum of grade 4 in Mathematics, and either English Language or English Literature. Students must also meet the subject-specific criteria for their A-Level subject choices.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (67.4%)
Pupils of White British heritage
Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Chinese and other Asian heritage
More than one heritage — e.g. White & Asian, White & Black Caribbean
Black Caribbean, Black African and other Black heritage
A single heritage outside the groups above — e.g. Arab, White non-British
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 10 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Scale: Inadequate → Requires Improvement → Good → Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Share of total spend going on staff
Typical English secondary: 75–80% on staff.
Spend per pupil per year
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,194
Teaching Staff / pupil
£609
Educational Supplies / pupil
£281
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£453
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £8,084,346 · 1,211 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£6,776,051
The school's core allocation — pupil numbers × the basic per-pupil rate — before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£88,150
Targeted funding for 82 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£223,645
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£19,140
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£76,901
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£409,906
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£73,067
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£94,014
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,740 / 1,700(102%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
All students require a minimum of 6 GCSE passes (grade 9-4) including a minimum of grade 4 in Mathematics, and either English Language or English Literature. Students must also meet the subject-specific criteria for their A-Level subject choices.
1:18.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.34%
Qualified Teachers
3.73%
Absence Rate
6.36%
Persistent Absence
top-class Performing Arts facilities
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
top-class Performing Arts facilities
Library
The Learning Resource Centre houses over 15,000 books, periodicals, and digital resources. It provides study spaces, computer access, and research facilities. Opening hours extend beyond school day for student use.
Capital Projects
Recent developments include refurbishment of science laboratories, new Sixth Form Centre completed in 2022, and ongoing improvements to ICT infrastructure and sports facilities.
49 clubs and societies
Sports
Futsal, Badminton, Cross Country
Music & Performing Arts
Instrumental Music Lessons available
Clubs & Societies
49 clubs and societies
Duke of Edinburgh
Offered
Trips & Exchanges
Ski trips, History trips to battlefields, Geography trips to London, university visits
Community Service
The school offers various community service opportunities including charity fundraising events, local community projects, and volunteering schemes. Students participate in activities such as supporting local elderly care homes, environmental projects, and fundraising for national and international charities through house competitions and whole school initiatives.
Uniform
The school uniform consists of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, and grey trousers. Suppliers: Schoolwear Direct, Uniformity.
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service with a choice of menu options.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning. Year 7-8 expect 1-2 hours per night, Year 9-11 expect 2-3 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to lesson time.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations, and clear boundaries. A house point system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Serious misconduct may result in detention, isolation, or exclusion.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in designated areas only.
SEND Provision
SEND Support available
Priority area: within 3 miles of Bourne, straight-line. Always confirm exact boundaries with the school — distance is measured by each admissions authority's own method.
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Route 96 from Bourne, Route 428 from Peterborough
Nearest Station: Bourne railway station
Transport Info
The school is accessible by public transport with regular bus services from surrounding areas. Students travel from across South Lincolnshire and North Cambridgeshire. Car parking is available for sixth form students.
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