Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · LN9 5AD
A co-educational state grammar serving Horncastle and the wider Lincolnshire area, Queen Elizabeth's combines selective entry with consistently strong results. The school holds a "Good" rating from Ofsted across every category, including the sixth form, and its mixed intake means boys and girls progress together from Year 7. With 788 pupils against a capacity of 920, it has a little room to grow rather than the squeeze felt at some over-subscribed grammars. Entry is at 11, assessed through the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
788
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
120
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 788
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.7
- Location
- Horncastle, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.qegs.lincs.sch.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
66.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
89%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 66.2 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 89% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against 47% nationally. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of 16.7 is broadly typical for a school of this size. The figures reflect both a selective intake and the kind of teaching that turns aptitude into strong GCSE outcomes.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.6%
- EHC plans
- 0.89%
- English as additional language
- 6.5%
- Free school meals
- 9.1%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 4 June 2024
The last word
A solidly performing Lincolnshire grammar with results comfortably ahead of the national average. Families prepared for the consortium's Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment will find a school that delivers across the board.
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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle located?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is located at West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD.
What type of school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle test in the 11+?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle use for the 11+?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle belong to?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle offer?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has a published admission number of 120 places.
How many pupils attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has approximately 788 pupils on roll.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 4 June 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.