Head: Nick Law
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
Applications
219
Offers Made
120
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
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
58.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
78%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
93%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
69%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.46
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.
64%
Higher Education
−4pp vs grammar avg
74%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Chemistry
102 entries
50%
+10.5pp vs school
Physics
102 entries
50%
+10.5pp vs school
Biology
102 entries
50%
+10.5pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
110 entries
0%
-39.5pp vs school
Music
22 entries
14%
-25.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
60 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Geography
58 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Physics
54 entries
50%
+3.8pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
5 entries
0%
-46.3pp vs school
Entry Requirements
5+ Grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 6 is required for academic A Levels. For many, Grade 7 is an advantage.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026799 / 830(96%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
5+ Grade 4s at GCSE or equivalent, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths. Grade 6 is required for academic A Levels. For many, Grade 7 is an advantage.
1:18.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.88%
Absence Rate
7.76%
Persistent Absence
science labs, technology workshops, computer rooms, art and drama studios, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, music recording studios and state of the art fitness suites, Sixth Form study areas, library resources and internet access
Sports
fitness suite, all-weather pitch, outdoor and indoor sports facilities
STEM
science labs, technology workshops, computer rooms
Arts
art and drama studios, music recording studios
Library
library resources available for Sixth Form students
Capital Projects
recent building programmes to enhance facilities for Sixth Form
Sport, Music, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, County bands and orchestras, drama, Leavers' Prom, Prefect system, Head Boy/Girl roles
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music A-Level, Music RSL qualifications, Performing Arts BTEC, Drama and Theatre Studies A-Level, recording studios, County bands and orchestras
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
visits to subject presentations at universities, field trips
Community Service
community service opportunities available
Uniform
Carre's Grammar School uniform can be purchased from the following suppliers: [list of suppliers].
School Meals
Free School Meals available for eligible students through Lincolnshire County Council application process
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations increasing by year group. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1 hour per night, Years 9-11 receive 1.5-2 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled hours.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear consequences. The House system supports pastoral care and positive competition.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during the school day and stored in bags. They may only be used in designated areas at break and lunch times with permission.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team providing support for students with learning difficulties, disabilities and additional needs. Support includes individual learning plans, small group work, exam access arrangements and liaison with external agencies.
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Lincolnshire County Council operates a school bus service for Carre's Grammar School, with routes from surrounding villages and towns.
Nearest Station: Sleaford
Transport Info
The school is located at Northgate, Sleaford, with easy walking distance between partner schools in the Sleaford Joint Sixth Form.
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