Head: Shona Buck
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
189
Offers Made
96
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
To apply for in-catchment status for September 2027, you must live within 6.5 miles 'as the crow flies' from the School on 1st September 2026
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 6.5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
They will also be informed of their right to appeal and how to do this if they would like to pursue any such appeal
Waiting List
If we have already reached our PAN, they will be told that their application was unsuccessful and that they have been placed on our waiting list
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
Open Evening
Open Evening for Year 7 entry in September 2027
5 May 2026
6:00am
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
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
69.6
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
89%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
95%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.87
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.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 66.1 | 69.9 | +3.8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 86% | 90% | +4pp |
| EBacc entry | 71% | 97% | +25pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
94%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
DfE breakdown, 2024/25
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
39.3avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
71%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
68%
Higher Education
≈0pp vs grammar avg
67%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Physics
83 entries
100%
+8.8pp vs school
Biology
83 entries
100%
+8.8pp vs school
Latin
24 entries
100%
+8.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
11 entries
0%
-91.2pp vs school
Physical Education
28 entries
82%
-9.1pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
50 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Physics
41 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
Biology
39 entries
100%
+0.0pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics. Grade 6 or above required in subjects to be studied at A-level. Individual subjects may have specific requirements.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (68.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 18 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 10 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £326 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£3,833
Teaching Staff / pupil
£631
Educational Supplies / pupil
£441
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£713
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £3,362,409 · 503 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£2,812,206
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£34,400
Targeted funding for 32 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£102,872
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£9,570
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£6,651
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£147,964
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£31,081
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£40,348
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
669 / 649(103%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Mathematics. Grade 6 or above required in subjects to be studied at A-level. Individual subjects may have specific requirements.
1:17
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
2.72%
Absence Rate
2.41%
Persistent Absence
Music department with dedicated facilities for instrumental lessons and ensemble rehearsals.
Sports
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STEM
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Arts
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Library
The school library provides a quiet study environment with a wide range of books, reference materials, and computer access. Opening hours extend beyond the school day to support independent study.
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, upgrading of IT facilities, and improvements to sports facilities. Ongoing maintenance and development projects continue to enhance the learning environment.
Strong music programme with orchestras, choirs, and annual school musical. Multiple instrumental lessons available with concerts held at Christmas and end of year.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Individual lessons on strings (violin, viola, cello, double bass), woodwind (flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone), brass (trumpet, cornet, French horn, trombone), piano, keyboard, singing, drum kit/percussion, guitar (bass, electric, acoustic, rock school and classical). School ensembles include Whole School Choir, Lower school Choir, CGS Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Intermediate Strings, Senior Strings. Two main concerts each year at Christmas and end of school year, plus annual school musical
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
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Community Service
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall, menu changes weekly
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to reinforce classroom learning. Key Stage 3 students typically receive 1-2 hours per night, Key Stage 4 students 2-3 hours, and sixth form students are expected to complete independent study equivalent to their timetabled hours.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. A house system promotes positive behaviour and achievement. Sanctions are applied fairly and consistently when required.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed but must be switched off during lessons and assemblies
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND coordinator and provides support for students with special educational needs and disabilities including learning support, exam access arrangements, and pastoral care
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["Service from Market Rasen","Service from Brigg area","Service from Louth direction"]
Nearest Station: Caistor Town railway station (closed), nearest is Grimsby Town railway station, approximately 10 miles away
Transport Info
The school is located on Grimsby Road in Caistor. Students travel from across North Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. Public transport links include bus services connecting Caistor to nearby towns including Grimsby, Market Rasen, and Lincoln.
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