The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
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
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
62%
20.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.07
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 70 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 65 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 634
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 25.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lorraine Walker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Skegness Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Skegness 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 Skegness Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Skegness Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Skegness Grammar School?
Skegness Grammar School currently has 634 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Skegness Grammar School take?
Skegness Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Skegness Grammar School?
Skegness Grammar School is in Skegness, PE25 2QS, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Skegness Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Skegness Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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