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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

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

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

Academic picture

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

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

66.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2366.646.4
2023/2462.146.4
2024/2566.146.0

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+0.490.00
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
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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Location & Area

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

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Location: West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD | More schools in Lincolnshire

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

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