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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy

Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

60.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

60.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2360.246.4
2023/2459.146.4
2024/2560.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.360.00
2023/24+0.280.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Location & Area

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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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