Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · NG34 7DD
A selective state grammar in Sleaford, Carre's draws academically able pupils from across Lincolnshire through the county's shared 11+ process. With 799 pupils against a capacity of 830, it is close to full, reflecting steady demand for places. Ofsted judged the school Good across every category at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form, behaviour and leadership. The intake is broadly settled, with relatively modest proportions of pupils receiving SEN support, on free school meals or with English as an additional language.
799
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 799
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4
- Location
- Sleaford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.carres.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 120
- 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
58
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
78%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 58 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 78% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.4 is fairly typical for a school of this size. These outcomes are consistent with a selective intake and a Good rating for quality of education.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.63%
- English as additional language
- 5.6%
- Free school meals
- 9.2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
The last word
A solid, dependable Lincolnshire grammar where selective entry and above-average results go hand in hand with consistent Good ratings.
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Carre's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Carre's Grammar School located?
Carre's Grammar School is located at Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD.
What type of school is Carre's Grammar School?
Carre's Grammar School is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Carre's Grammar School test in the 11+?
Carre's Grammar School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Carre's Grammar School use for the 11+?
Carre's Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Carre's Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Carre's Grammar School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Carre's Grammar School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Carre's Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Carre's Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Carre's Grammar School belong to?
Carre's Grammar School is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Carre's Grammar School offer?
Carre's Grammar School has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Carre's Grammar School?
Carre's Grammar School has approximately 799 pupils on roll.
What is Carre's Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Carre's Grammar School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 5 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.