Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Admissions reality
How competitive entry really is, what scores mean, and where the waiting-list picture is strong enough to trust.
Full exam briefClassAce score intelligence
These are estimates based on community intelligence, historical patterns, and available evidence. They are not official school figures and actual values may vary.
Score banding
11+Offer score trend
The published qualifying score is 220 in both the 2024 and 2025 admissions arrangements.
Waiting list intelligence
Official policy says: 'if we refuse a place at our school and your child has reached the qualifying score, your child is automatically placed on the reserve list, unless you have been offered a higher preference school.'
Common mistakes parents make
Misconceptions we hear most often about this school
Reaching the qualifying score is not the same as being guaranteed a place.
Qualifying as selective-eligible is only the first hurdle. Final allocation depends on oversubscription criteria, and distance from the school is frequently the deciding factor.
For sixth form, external admissions are possible and the stated number can be exceeded if demand for available courses can be met.
Parents often assume the highest scorers get priority. In practice, once a child meets the selective threshold, proximity to the school can matter more than raw score.
What we're still researching
Transparency about gaps in our intelligence. We actively pursue this data and will update when available.
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Year 7 Entry
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