The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 66.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
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
66.2
22.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
89%
47.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.08
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 122 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 788
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 9.1%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Furness (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle a selective school?
Yes. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle 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 Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle currently has 788 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle take?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is in Horncastle, LN9 5AD, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle have a sixth form?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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