
Head: Josephine Smith
An accessible girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire with an Outstanding 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
6.5 mi
Applications
193
Offers Made
103
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. ["Selective girls' academy for students up to age sixteen, accepting the top 25% of the ability range","Member of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS)","Co-educational sixth form as part of Sleaford Joint Sixth Form collaboration","Part of Community Inclusive Trust (CIT)","Taster day for new Year 7 students in summer term","Buddy system for new students with older student mentors","Information evening in July before new students start"]
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
61.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
85%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
92%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.93
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.
70%
Higher Education
≈2pp vs grammar avg
59%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Drama
50 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Physical Education
42 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Design & Technology
26 entries
50%
+4.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
80 entries
0%
-45.3pp vs school
Religious Studies
214 entries
43%
-1.8pp vs school
Strongest at
Biology
58 entries
50%
+13.4pp vs school
Psychology
40 entries
50%
+13.4pp vs school
Geography
32 entries
50%
+13.4pp vs school
Watch list
Media / Film / Tv Studies
5 entries
0%
-36.6pp vs school
Drama and Theatre Studies
5 entries
0%
-36.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary by pathway. Level 3 academic study requires 5+ Grade 5s at GCSE, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths, Grade 6/Merit in subjects to study. Grade 6 required for academic A Levels. Level 3 applied study requires 5+ Grade 4s at GCSE, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths preferred, Merit in BTEC in subjects to study.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026756 / 822(92%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary by pathway. Level 3 academic study requires 5+ Grade 5s at GCSE, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths, Grade 6/Merit in subjects to study. Grade 6 required for academic A Levels. Level 3 applied study requires 5+ Grade 4s at GCSE, Grade 4 in English, Grade 4 in Maths preferred, Merit in BTEC in subjects to study.
1:18
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.3%
Absence Rate
9.31%
Persistent Absence
World class facilities including fitness suite, recording studios, all-weather pitch, science labs, technology workshops, computer rooms, art and drama studios, outdoor and indoor sports facilities, music recording studios, 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 and internet access available
Capital Projects
Recent building programmes to further enhance facilities for Sixth Form
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music A-Level, Music RSL courses, Drama and Theatre Studies A-Level, Performing Arts BTEC, recording studios available
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
Study visits to London, visits to subject presentations at universities, field trips
Community Service
Community service opportunities available, particularly on Wednesday afternoons
Uniform
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School Meals
Free School Meals available through Lincolnshire County Council Parent Portal for eligible families
Homework Policy
Homework expectations increase progressively through the school. Years 7-8 receive approximately 1-2 hours per night, Years 9-11 receive 2-3 hours per night, and Sixth Form students are expected to complete substantial independent study.
Behaviour Policy
The school is noted for academic success in an atmosphere of mutual respect between staff and pupils.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team and provides support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. They offer individual support plans, access arrangements for examinations, and work closely with external agencies. The school aims to ensure all students can access the curriculum and reach their potential.
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
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Route 96 from Sleaford, Route 428 from Grantham
Nearest Station: Sleaford railway station
Transport Info
The school is situated in the centre of the beautiful Lincolnshire market town of Sleaford. There is only a short walk between the schools in the Joint Sixth Form and timetables are designed to minimise movement between sites.
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