FavSchools
Grammar Schools

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

Secondary

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST

Community school
Pupils
1,126
Ages
11-18
FSM
10.9%
Attainment 8
62.4
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2023

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Most Lincolnshire grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA or the school. Check each school's registration process.

Grammars in LincolnshireUnderstand the 11+How to apply

11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
62.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
40.1%
Basics 9-5
79.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
97.2%
EBacc APS
6.06
EBacc 9-5
54.8%
EBacc 9-4
73.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.17
A*-A Grades
22.5%
A*-B Grades
50.9%
AAB+ %
15.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 108 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. The school has around 1,126 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schoolsGrammar schools in Lincolnshire

Location: Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2008 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

What is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's latest exam results?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough located?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (DN21 2ST).
How many pupils attend The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough has around 1,126 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough with other schools?
View The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.