Skegness Grammar School
School summary
A selective state grammar serving Skegness and the wider Lincolnshire coast, Skegness Grammar School combines academic selection with a notably broad social mix. Just over a quarter of its pupils are eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than at many grammar schools, which speaks to its role in the local community. With 634 pupils against a capacity of 898, the school has room to grow and offers a less crowded environment than its size band might suggest. Ofsted rated every area, including the sixth form, as Good at its most recent inspection.
How hard is it to get in?
Moderate · 1 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Entry is selective, but demand for the 132 Year 7 places is more manageable than at most selective schools - a solid qualifying performance is usually what matters.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
52
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
62%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 21 September 2021
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: the average Attainment 8 score of 52 outpaces the national figure of 46.9, and 62% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 14.4 allows for reasonably close attention. The school also runs its own sixth form, judged Good by Ofsted.
Executive Headmaster · Mr J Hunton
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1483
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 10.57%
- EHC plans
- 3.47%
- English as additional language
- 7.7%
- Free school meals
- 25.6%
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A genuinely comprehensive-minded grammar that delivers strong results while drawing pupils from across the social spectrum. Suited to able children who would thrive in a selective setting close to home.
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Skegness Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.