SecondaryData as of May 2026

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy

Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY

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Pupils

533

Ages

11-18

FSM

13.5%

Attainment 8

60.4

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2021

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 Lincolnshire Understand 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

60.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

30.7%

Basics 9-5

72.2%

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

94.4%

EBacc APS

5.62

EBacc 9-5

31.9%

EBacc 9-4

56.9%

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

35.91

A*-A Grades

33.3%

A*-B Grades

53.3%

AAB+ %

20.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 45 students entered

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is a secondary school in Alford, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.4. The school has around 533 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2021 — Good
Mar 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy's Ofsted rating?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.

What are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy's latest exam results?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 60.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy located?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is a secondary school in Alford, Lincolnshire (LN13 9HY).

How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy has around 533 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy with other schools?

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