Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Horncastle)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Horncastle)
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
120
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
HealthyAbout Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Horncastle)
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a welcoming school with a strong sense of community, where pupils describe the atmosphere as friendly and supportive. The curriculum is ambitious, with all pupils studying dual modern foreign languages and citizenship alongside core subjects, and achievement is particularly strong in humanities. Beyond the classroom, pupils enjoy an extensive range of activities including sports, musical productions and a thriving Duke of Edinburgh programme, with the summer term's 'frantic fortnight' being a particular highlight. Sixth formers benefit from enrichment courses that prepare them well for university and independent life, while staff are praised for going the extra mile to support pupils who need additional help.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
788
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 6 April 2024
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
66.2
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
89.4%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two tests for all applicants
Admissions
Student Demographics
9.1%
Free School Meals
6.5%
English as Additional Language
0.89%
EHCP
6.6%
SEN Support