Head: Lorraine Walker
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
183
Offers Made
71
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Eligible children whose address is within the school's designated area for free transport
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2001-03-26
Process
Independent panel held via Teams by Lincolnshire County Council Legal Team. Complete appeal form and include supporting documents.
Waiting List
Students not successful are automatically put on reserve list unless offered place at higher preference school. List kept in order of oversubscription criteria until 31 December.
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. School is member of Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS) with 14 schools. Pupils must be in top 25% of ability range. Pupil Premium eligible children need score of 210 and above, others need 220 and above. 12+ entrance exam available on 1 September 2026 as computer-based assessment testing spelling, reading age and comprehension.
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
52.0
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
62%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
88%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
21%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
4.69
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.
73%
Higher Education
+5pp vs grammar avg
42%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
66 entries
50%
+11.1pp vs school
Chemistry
66 entries
50%
+11.1pp vs school
Physics
66 entries
50%
+11.1pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
6 entries
0%
-38.9pp vs school
Combined Science
148 entries
0%
-38.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Sociology
32 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Biology
24 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Media / Film / Tv Studies
22 entries
50%
+8.9pp vs school
Watch list
Maths
5 entries
0%
-41.1pp vs school
English literature
5 entries
0%
-41.1pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Six A*-C grade passes (including Maths and English Language) at GCSE, four of which must be grade B or above
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/2026634 / 898(71%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Six A*-C grade passes (including Maths and English Language) at GCSE, four of which must be grade B or above
1:14.4
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.81%
Qualified Teachers
4.35%
Absence Rate
9.04%
Persistent Absence
Sports Hall, Fitness gym, Multi-purpose tennis courts, Multiple playing fields, Hard court netball, Astro-turf pitch, Climbing wall, Hockey Astro, Floodlit Outdoor Courts, Grass Pitches, Drama Studio, Pavilion, Classrooms
Sports
Sports Hall, Fitness gym, Multi-purpose tennis courts, Multiple playing fields, Hard court netball, Astro-turf pitch, Climbing wall, Hockey Astro, Floodlit Outdoor Courts
STEM
Arts
Drama Studio
Library
Library used for Debate Society meetings
Capital Projects
More than 50 clubs offered including Duke of Edinburgh Award, Book Club, Debate Club, Challenge Club, extensive sports program
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Theatre activities mentioned in enrichment
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Manchester United matches, Leicester Tigers matches, Olympic hockey, skiing in Europe, water sports in Spain, netball and football tours to Shrewsbury
Community Service
Uniform
Boys: Navy blazer with school badge, white shirt, school tie, dark grey trousers, black shoes, navy pullover (optional). Girls: Navy blazer with school badge, white blouse, school tie, navy skirt or dark grey trousers, black shoes, navy cardigan or pullover (optional). PE kit includes navy shorts/skort, white polo shirt, navy tracksuit, trainers.
School Meals
On-site catering providing hot meals, sandwiches, and snacks. Students can bring packed lunches. Free school meals available for eligible students. Dining hall and sixth form café facilities.
Homework Policy
Structured homework timetable with approximately 1-2 hours per night for Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours for Years 10-11, and independent study expectations for sixth form students.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy focusing on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. House point system for rewards. Clear consequences for poor behaviour including detentions and exclusions where necessary.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off during lesson time. Students may use phones during break and lunch times in designated areas only. Phones confiscated if used inappropriately during lessons.
SEND Provision
SENCO contact: sendco@skegnessgrammar.co.uk. Special process for children with EHCP requiring consultation and 11+ confirmation.
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Nearest Station: Skegness
Transport Info
School provides information about travelling by bus, car, bicycle and on foot. LCC provides school transport for eligible children.
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