Bourne Grammar School
Bourne, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · PE10 9JE
Bourne Grammar School sits among the strongest academic performers in Lincolnshire, where its results comfortably outpace national norms. A large, mixed grammar of around 1,740 pupils, it now runs slightly above its stated capacity of 1,700, a sign of sustained demand. Entry at 11 is selective, assessed through the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools, and the school carries a Christian character. Ofsted rated it Good overall at its 2022 inspection, with quality of education, behaviour and the sixth form all judged Outstanding.
1,740
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
240
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,740
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.3
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 240
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
68.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
92%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking: an average Attainment 8 score of 68.6 against a national average of 46.9, and 92% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, well over double the national figure of 47%. Ofsted's Outstanding judgement for quality of education reinforces what the data suggests. The sixth form is also rated Outstanding, making this a school built for academic progression through to A level. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.3 is typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 11.03%
- EHC plans
- 0.46%
- English as additional language
- 7.9%
- Free school meals
- 6.4%
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 October 2022
The last word
A high-achieving, oversubscribed grammar where academic outcomes and an Outstanding sixth form do much of the talking. Families confident in selective entry at 11 will find a school delivering results far above the national average.
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Bourne Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bourne Grammar School located?
Bourne Grammar School is located at South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JE.
What type of school is Bourne Grammar School?
Bourne Grammar School is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Bourne Grammar School test in the 11+?
Bourne Grammar School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Bourne Grammar School use for the 11+?
Bourne Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Bourne Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Bourne Grammar School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Bourne Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Bourne Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Bourne Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Bourne Grammar School belong to?
Bourne Grammar School is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Bourne Grammar School offer?
Bourne Grammar School has a published admission number of 240 places.
How many pupils attend Bourne Grammar School?
Bourne Grammar School has approximately 1,740 pupils on roll.
What is Bourne Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Bourne Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 11 October 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.