Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle, LN9 5AD · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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7th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 531 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.7/10 among them, against 8.6/10 nationally. 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 82.5 · 95 | 30% | 2.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.28 · 71 | 25% | 1.78 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 62.7 · 94 | 10% | 0.94 |
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 School, Horncastle overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2024. In 2024/25, 89.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 66.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.28 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, choirs, ensembles, and World Challenge. Sports include football, rugby, netball, hockey, athletics, cross country, badminton, and rounders. Arts activities feature an annual musical production and the Water Sculpture Build. Trips include residential visits and a 3-day tour of Derbyshire.
Getting in
The published school roll is 788 pupils against a stated capacity of 920. 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 school support pupils to maintain progress in subjects where attainment is strong? What specific support is available for students aiming to exceed the national median in Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Overview
This is the first routine inspection of Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School, Horncastle, under the current framework. The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and safe” within a “calm and orderly” environment. Leaders have established an “ambitious and inclusive” curriculum that drives strong academic achievement, particularly in humanities.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and exceeds national requirements, with pupils studying dual modern foreign languages and citizenship.
- Teachers possess “strong” subject knowledge and use “well-selected resources” to impart concepts effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “typically well supported,” with staff noted for “going the extra mile.”
- Personal development is prioritised through robust citizenship and personal, social, health and economic education programmes.
- Sixth-form students are “particularly well prepared for university” and serve as positive role models.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure all pupils consistently apply their knowledge well, particularly in extended written tasks, as routine classwork is sometimes “poorly presented or incomplete.”
- Staff should challenge pupils to ensure work meets high expectations before moving on to new tasks.
- Leaders need to further develop plans to support pupils requiring additional help with reading accuracy and comprehension.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 62.1 |
| 2024/25 | 66.2 |
| 2025/26 | 62.7 |
| 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
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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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