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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD

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Pupils
788
Ages
11-18
FSM
9.1%
Attainment 8
66.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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
66.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
49.4%
Basics 9-5
89.4%

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
89.4%
EBacc APS
6.34
EBacc 9-5
53.7%
EBacc 9-4
66.7%
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
38.26
A*-A Grades
34.4%
A*-B Grades
61.2%
AAB+ %
33.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 98 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a secondary school in Horncastle, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.1. The school has around 788 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's latest exam results?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 66.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle located?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a secondary school in Horncastle, Lincolnshire (LN9 5AD).
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has around 788 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle with other schools?
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