Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Horncastle)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Horncastle)

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

120

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

16.7:1

Healthy

About 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

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

788

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 6 April 2024

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

66.2

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

89.4%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
788 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two tests for all applicants

Admissions

Published Admission Number
120 places
Qualifying Score
Top 25% of ability range
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Priority given to those within designated area for free transport
Free School Meals
Children eligible for pupil premium have priority in oversubscription criteria

Student Demographics

9.1%

Free School Meals

6.5%

English as Additional Language

0.89%

EHCP

6.6%

SEN Support

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