The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 68.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
68.6
24.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
92%
50.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
87%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 246 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,740
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.4%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Mark Brunker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Willoughby School
Special school · Very close
Willoughby Academy
Academy · Very close
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 423m away
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 537m away
Bourne Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Bourne Westfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Thurlby Community Primary Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bourne Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Bourne Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Bourne Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bourne Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bourne Grammar School?
Bourne Grammar School currently has 1,740 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bourne Grammar School take?
Bourne Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bourne Grammar School?
Bourne Grammar School is in Bourne, PE10 9JE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bourne Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bourne Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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