Skegness Grammar School
Skegness, PE25 2QS · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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20th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.6/10 against 807 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 18 | 35% | 0.63 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 68.7 · 90 | 30% | 2.69 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.02 · 49 | 25% | 1.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.0 · 83 | 10% | 0.83 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skegness Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.02 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 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's Award, Book Club, Debate Club, Chess, and Politics. Sports include Multisport, Climbing Wall, Netball, Hockey, and Rugby. Arts options cover Theatre, Creative Writing, Dance, Art Enrichment, and Choral Course. Trips range from an Outward Bound experience in Canada and a ski trip to France to a Year 10 trip to St. Vincent and Grenadines.
Getting in
The published school roll is 622 pupils against a stated capacity of 898. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Skegness Grammar School
Overview
Skegness Grammar School delivers a high-quality education where pupils achieve well and develop strong personal skills. The report highlights an "impressive programme" for personal development and a supportive culture where pupils feel safe and proud to belong. While most aspects meet the expected standard, leaders are directed to refine teaching practices to better match individual pupil needs.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "impressive programme" for personal, social, health and economic education, enabling pupils to discuss sensitive issues with "maturity and accuracy".
- Pupils demonstrate a "well-developed understanding" of staying safe, maintaining healthy lifestyles, and fundamental British values.
- Pastoral care is a strength, with staff providing "highly effective support" for pupils’ personal circumstances and disadvantaged students.
- The curriculum is "well-designed and ambitious," allowing pupils to build knowledge in "logical, cumulative steps" and achieve results typically in line with or above national averages.
- A strong "proud to belong" culture exists, with older pupils modelling expectations and supporting younger students.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff consistently choose learning activities and resources that match pupils’ and students’ needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.4 |
| 2024/25 | 52.0 |
| 2025/26 | 54.0 |
| 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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