Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford, LN13 9HY · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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15th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.3/10 against 811 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 75.3 · 93 | 30% | 2.80 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 25% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.9 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 60.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than peers nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Leadership Award Scheme, and school radio station. Sports include athletics, badminton, cricket, cross country, dance, fitness, football, and golf. Arts and music offerings include performances of *Sister Act* and *Night at the Musicals*.
Getting in
The published school roll is 565 pupils against a stated capacity of 628. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "well prepared" for their next steps and enjoy a "positive ethos" with strong relationships. Leaders have created an environment where pupils "work with determination" and achieve results that are "at least in line with or above national averages." While the overall provision is effective, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in curriculum depth and evaluation practices that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high expectations" for their learning, working "undistracted" and supporting each other well.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities "typically achieve at least as well as their peers."
- Staff provide "effective support" for pupils struggling with attendance or behaviour, resulting in very rare suspensions.
- Parents are "highly positive" about the school, valuing the care staff provide and the high standards set.
- The careers programme is "effective," helping pupils transition to "impressive next steps," including prestigious universities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all curriculum areas, including religious education, are planned so pupils can "explore and progress well."
- Staff need to better identify and support pupils with "underdeveloped handwriting."
- Evaluations of educational provision must be informed by checks of the curriculum's impact on learning, rather than relying solely on test results.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 59.1 |
| 2024/25 | 60.5 |
| 2025/26 | 59.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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