Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Sports

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STEM

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Arts

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Library

Well-furnished reading room in the Sixth Form area

Capital Projects

Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ICT facilities

Sports

Music & Performing Arts

Clubs & Societies

Duke of Edinburgh

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Trips & Exchanges

Community Service

Local community volunteering, charity fundraising events, reading support in primary schools

Uniform

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School Meals

Our meals are Gold Standard. We provide a full range of healthy food options including salad boxes, sandwiches, wraps, jacket potatoes, fruit salads and lots more. We do not provide crisps, confectionary, sugary drinks or cereal bars. We hold a 5 star rating from the Food Standards Agency (renewed Feb 2024). We operate a cashless catering system.

Homework Policy

Homework is set regularly across all subjects with expectations increasing by year group. Years 7-9 receive approximately 1-2 hours per night, Years 10-11 receive 2-3 hours per night.

Behaviour Policy

High expectations of behaviour and conduct. Three-tier system of consequences including detentions, isolation, and exclusion for serious breaches. Positive reinforcement through house points and awards.

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile phones are allowed in school, but must be on silent mode during lessons.

SEND Provision

Dedicated SENCO, individual support plans, small group interventions, exam access arrangements