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Bourne Grammar School

South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

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

Academic picture

68.3school · 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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Confirm entry-year admission rules, places and selection requirements with the school or local authority.

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
68.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
54.4%
Basics 9-5
91.6%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

68.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2368.746.4
2023/2468.146.4
2024/2568.346.0

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+0.600.00
2023/24+0.680.00
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
87.0%
EBacc APS
6.60
EBacc 9-5
66.1%
EBacc 9-4
77.8%
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
39.35
A*-A Grades
37.0%
A*-B Grades
66.0%
AAB+ %
23.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 268 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Willoughby Academy
0.09 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Bourne Academy
1.28 km away · Academy converter
Good
Kirkstone House School
5.76 km away · Other independent school
Car Dyke School
10.04 km away · Other independent special school
Charles Read Academy
10.92 km away · Academy converter
Good

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About Bourne Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School is a secondary school in Bourne, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. The school has around 1,740 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Bourne Grammar School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: Bourne Grammar School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Bourne Grammar School

What is Bourne Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bourne Grammar School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Bourne Grammar School's latest exam results?
Bourne Grammar School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Bourne Grammar School located?
Bourne Grammar School is a secondary school in Bourne, Lincolnshire (PE10 9JE).
How many pupils attend Bourne Grammar School?
Bourne Grammar School has around 1,740 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Bourne Grammar School with other schools?
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