The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · DN21 2ST
A selective state grammar serving Gainsborough and the surrounding part of Lincolnshire, The Queen Elizabeth's High School draws on a wide local pool through the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. It is a large school, with roughly 1,126 pupils against a capacity of 1,230, so it is busy but not full. Ofsted judged it Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including in the sixth form. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17.8 is typical for a school of this size.
1,126
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
186
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,126
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.8
- Location
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 186
- 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
62.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
80%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 62.5 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 80% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. Such outcomes are characteristic of a school selecting on academic ability. Ofsted rated quality of education Good, and the sixth form was also judged Good, suggesting a consistent academic path through to 18.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.87%
- EHC plans
- 0.27%
- English as additional language
- 6.4%
- Free school meals
- 10.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 December 2023
The last word
A solid, consistently Good grammar with results well clear of the national average. It suits academically able children across Gainsborough and wider Lincolnshire who can sit the consortium's GL test in verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough located?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is located at Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST.
What type of school is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough test in the 11+?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough use for the 11+?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough belong to?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough offer?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough has a published admission number of 186 places.
How many pupils attend The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough has approximately 1,126 pupils on roll.
What is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough's Ofsted rating?
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.