Head: Simon Furness
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
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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
6.5 mi
Applications
248
Offers Made
119
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
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
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
66.1
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
89%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.34
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 | 57.0 | 66.6 | +10 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 86% | 90% | +4pp |
| EBacc entry | 100% | 89% | -11pp |
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.
96%
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
38.3avg points / entry
Average grade: B-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
70%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
69%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
53%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Food Preparation & Nutrition
16 entries
100%
+10.8pp vs school
Film Studies
14 entries
100%
+10.8pp vs school
Drama
11 entries
100%
+10.8pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
46 entries
0%
-89.2pp vs school
Spanish
34 entries
62%
-27.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
37 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
History
31 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
Geology
18 entries
100%
+1.7pp vs school
Watch list
Biology
33 entries
91%
-7.3pp vs school
Physics
23 entries
91%
-7.0pp vs school
Entry Requirements
At least GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above, and either a total of at least 24 points from their best 4 GCSEs, which may include Mathematics and English Language, or 18 points from their best 3 GCSEs, which may include Mathematics and English Language, and one other Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: White British (75.6%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 15 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 11 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≈ £335 (-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.
£4,612
Teaching Staff / pupil
£575
Educational Supplies / pupil
£51
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£747
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: £4,053,948 · 605 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
£3,387,399
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£55,900
Targeted funding for 52 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£180,780
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£8,001
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£27,649
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£213,629
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£37,816
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£48,907
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
788 / 920(86%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
At least GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics at grade 4 or above, and either a total of at least 24 points from their best 4 GCSEs, which may include Mathematics and English Language, or 18 points from their best 3 GCSEs, which may include Mathematics and English Language, and one other Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent.
1:16.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.33%
Qualified Teachers
4.12%
Absence Rate
7.47%
Persistent Absence
Sixth Form facilities include specialist classrooms, laboratories, dedicated study areas with laptops and a well-furnished reading room.
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
Sixth Form students pursue varied activities, enjoy regular trips and take on leadership roles of responsibility within the school community.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
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
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Nearest Station: Horncastle railway station
Transport Info
There are a number of private bus services organised by our trust encompassing Boston, Spilsby, Lincoln, Washingborough, Potterhanworth and Market Rasen. Some students may be entitled to free school transport due to the distance of their home from the school. We actively encourage students to arrive to school by bicycle as this is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to travel. Please avoid entering the grounds and find a safe drop off/collection point nearby if travelling by car.
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