Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · LN13 9HY
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a mixed selective state academy drawing academically able pupils to the small market town of Alford in Lincolnshire. With 533 on roll against a capacity of 628, it has room to grow and a manageable feel, helped by a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 15 to 1. Ofsted judged the school Good across every category at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. The intake is broadly comprehensive in background, with around 13.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
533
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
84
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 533
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.1
- Location
- Alford, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.qegs.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 84
- 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
60.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
72%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks, as one would expect from a selective school: an Attainment 8 score of 60.5 against a national average of 46.9, and 72% of pupils reaching grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Ofsted rated quality of education Good. The combination of strong outcomes and a Good sixth form rating makes it a solid choice for families looking for a clear academic pathway through to A-level.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 4.13%
- EHC plans
- 0.75%
- English as additional language
- 1.9%
- Free school meals
- 13.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 23 November 2021
The last word
A solidly Good grammar with results well ahead of the national average and a community-scale setting. A dependable option for academically minded families in the Alford area.
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy located?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is located at Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY.
What type of school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy test in the 11+?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy use for the 11+?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy belong to?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy offer?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy has a published admission number of 84 places.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy has approximately 533 pupils on roll.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 23 November 2021.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.