Head: Richard Eastham
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
Distance Cutoff
15 mi
Applications
273
Offers Made
186
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Local children are defined as those whose home address is 9 miles or less from the school. Places are allocated using oversubscription criteria with different processes for children within 9 miles (ranked by distance) and children beyond 9 miles (ranked by 11+ score).
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 9 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
There is a statutory appeals procedure organised by Lincolnshire Local Authority for parents who want to appeal against the decision not to offer their child a place at this school.
Waiting List
Children who qualified in the tests but have been unable to gain a place are placed on a reserve list. A child's position depends on the oversubscription criteria and may go up or down as more children are tested or family circumstances change.
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. Entry depends upon qualifying in the Lincolnshire 11+ tests with an aggregate standardised score of 220. Tests are set and standardised by GL Assessment. The school has a Published Admission Number of 188 (updated from 186 for 2027 entry). Places are allocated using oversubscription criteria with different treatment for children within and beyond 9 miles of the school.
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
62.5
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
80%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
94%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.06
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.
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
64%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Chemistry
118 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Biology
118 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Physics
118 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
234 entries
0%
-44.3pp vs school
German
150 entries
39%
-5.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
66 entries
50%
+1.3pp vs school
Business Studies
50 entries
50%
+1.3pp vs school
Geography
42 entries
50%
+1.3pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
12 entries
33%
-15.4pp vs school
Chemistry
50 entries
46%
-2.7pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
A total of 36 points across GCSE subjects (updated to 42 points in 'Best 8 Subjects' including English and Mathematics for 2024 entry), at least a pass (Grade 4 or above) in both English Language and Mathematics, and subject-specific grade requirements typically Grade 6 or above.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,126 / 1,230(92%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
A total of 36 points across GCSE subjects (updated to 42 points in 'Best 8 Subjects' including English and Mathematics for 2024 entry), at least a pass (Grade 4 or above) in both English Language and Mathematics, and subject-specific grade requirements typically Grade 6 or above.
1:17.8
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.5%
Qualified Teachers
4.04%
Absence Rate
6.89%
Persistent Absence
The school occupies a modern campus with purpose-built facilities including science laboratories, ICT suites, library, sports hall, drama studio, music rooms, and extensive playing fields. Recent developments include refurbished science facilities and upgraded ICT infrastructure.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
Well-equipped library and learning resource center with extensive book collection, online resources, study areas, and computer access for research. The library supports both curriculum study and independent learning.
Capital Projects
Recent refurbishment of science laboratories and ongoing upgrades to ICT infrastructure. The school continues to invest in facility improvements to enhance the learning environment.
Football, cricket, dodgeball, netball, ski trips, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, HPQ programme (GCSE-standard qualification offered in Year 9), various societies and subject drop-ins
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music Market events, GCSE Music with Grade 5 standard instrument and Grade 5 Music Theory requirements for A Level
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Ski trips mentioned
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including local charity fundraising, volunteer work with local organizations, environmental projects, and support for elderly residents in the community.
Uniform
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School Meals
Independent caterers Innovate provide school catering
Homework Policy
Between 30 and 60 minutes most days was about the right amount of time needed to get homework, knowledge book revision and general things done
Behaviour Policy
Students are expected to maintain high standards of behaviour at all times. Clear expectations around Behaviour for Learning help students develop an understanding of how their behaviour affects both their own progress and that of others.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed in school except for emergencies.
SEND Provision
The school provides comprehensive SEND support including specialist teaching assistants, individual education plans, access arrangements for examinations, and close liaison with parents and external agencies to ensure all students can achieve their potential.
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
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Route 96 from Gainsborough, Route 428 from Lincoln
Nearest Station: Gainsborough Central Station
Transport Info
School bus services available. Bus travel begins on Induction Day in September for new Year 7 students.
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