Head: Sam Cassidy
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
228
Offers Made
137
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Students living in the catchment area or attending a named primary school
Local Authorities
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
61.3
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
81%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
97%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
85%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
5.89
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
C
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.
61%
Higher Education
−7pp vs grammar avg
76%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
144 entries
50%
+7.9pp vs school
Biology
144 entries
50%
+7.9pp vs school
Chemistry
144 entries
50%
+7.9pp vs school
Watch list
Music
5 entries
0%
-42.1pp vs school
Combined Science
152 entries
0%
-42.1pp vs school
Strongest at
English literature
38 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
History
28 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
Sociology
22 entries
50%
+3.5pp vs school
Watch list
French
22 entries
36%
-10.1pp vs school
Chemistry
44 entries
39%
-7.9pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics at grade 6
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026889 / 812(109%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade 6 or above including English and Mathematics at grade 6
1:16.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.15%
Qualified Teachers
3.99%
Absence Rate
7.14%
Persistent Absence
Sports
Football, Rugby, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Athletics, Cross-Country, Gym, Dance, Rugby Sevens
Arts
Big Band, Jazz Band, Junior Choir, Intermediate Choir, Intermediate Orchestra, Senior Orchestra, Drama Productions
wealth of extracurricular opportunities
Clubs & Societies
Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Chess Club, Art Club, Creative Writing Club, Politics Club, Debating Society, Electronics Club, EcoSchools
Uniform
Blazer, shirt, tie, grey trousers/skirt required - full details available on school website
School Meals
Hot meals and snacks available from the school canteen
Homework Policy
Regular homework set across all subjects with increasing expectations through year groups
Behaviour Policy
High standards of behaviour expected with clear rewards and sanctions system
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during school hours
SEND Provision
Learning support department provides assistance for students with special educational needs
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Multiple routes covering Lincolnshire including Mablethorpe, Skegness, Horncastle, and surrounding villages
Nearest Station: Louth
Transport Info
Accessible by public transport and school bus services
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