Head: Mark Brunker
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
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
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
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 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 — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
68.6
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
6.62
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
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.
71%
Higher Education
+3pp vs grammar avg
51%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
328 entries
50%
+8.7pp vs school
Physics
328 entries
50%
+8.7pp vs school
Chemistry
328 entries
50%
+8.7pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-41.3pp vs school
German
5 entries
0%
-41.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
204 entries
50%
+2.3pp vs school
Business Studies
116 entries
50%
+2.3pp vs school
Psychology
112 entries
50%
+2.3pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-47.7pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
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
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,740 / 1,700(102%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
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
Music & Performing Arts
Instrumental Music Lessons available
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
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
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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
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Enter your postcode to see directions to Bourne Grammar School
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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