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
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
62.4
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.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 54.3 | 63.2 | +9 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 63% | 81% | +19pp |
| EBacc entry | 100% | 97% | -3pp |
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
34.2avg points / entry
Average grade: C+
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
68%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
65%
Higher Education
≈3pp vs grammar avg
64%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
59 entries
100%
+11.3pp vs school
Chemistry
59 entries
100%
+11.3pp vs school
Physics
59 entries
100%
+11.3pp vs school
Watch list
Combined Science
117 entries
0%
-88.7pp vs school
German
75 entries
79%
-10.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
33 entries
100%
+2.5pp vs school
Business Studies
25 entries
100%
+2.5pp vs school
Geography
21 entries
100%
+2.5pp vs school
Watch list
Spanish
6 entries
67%
-30.8pp vs school
Chemistry
25 entries
92%
-5.5pp vs school
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
Largest group: White British (74.1%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 14 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 12 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≈ £118 (-2%) 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.
£4,222
Teaching Staff / pupil
£532
Educational Supplies / pupil
£383
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£493
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: £6,403,959 · 922 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
£5,156,633
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£110,725
Targeted funding for 103 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£380,065
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£9,580
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£36,091
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£349,393
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£145,100
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£58,050
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£74,654
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,126 / 1,230(92%)
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.
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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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