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Bourne Grammar School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Mark Brunker (Headteacher)

corporate_fareBOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

location_onBourne, PE10 9JE

language Visit Website phone 01778422288

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,708

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Attainment 8

67.2

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Lincolnshire

#142 of 4,024 nationally

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Bourne Grammar School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bourne, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Bourne Grammar School is an academy converter in Bourne, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,718 pupils on roll, of whom 7% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 67.2, placing the school #4 in Lincolnshire and #142 of 4,024 nationally. 87.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 50.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 26 A-level subjects. 66.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 37.0% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 42.9% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #137 nationally), out of 67.2% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

67.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

87.80%

Grade 4+ E&M

97.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)50.0%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)95.40%

Triple Science Entry68.90%

EBacc Slot Score20.9 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

68.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

92.10%

Grade 4+ E&M

97.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)51.9%

Entering EBacc87.00%

EBacc APS6.62

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.68

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.1

Grade 5+ E&M

94.20%

Entering EBacc91.30%

EBacc APS6.66

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.60

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

68.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc89%

EBacc APS6.70

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.76

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

71.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS6.98

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

69.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc90%

EBacc APS6.77

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.67

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

67.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc86%

EBacc APS6.61

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

97.9%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92.9%

Apprenticeships2.9%

Employment2.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0.4%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)99%

Apprenticeships0%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)98%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

268

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*11.0%

Achieving A*–A37.0%

Achieving A*–B66.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate99.3%

A-level subjects offered26

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

270

Retention rate95.60%

Post-18 Destinations 92.5% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 67.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 3.6%

work Employment 21.3%

Not sustained / NEET4.7%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

251

Retention rate97.60%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)92% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 72.7%

stars Top-Third Universities 42.9%

handshake Apprenticeships 2.5%

work Employment 15.1%

Not sustained / NEET4.6%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

255

Retention rate98.0%

Post-18 Destinations 93.1% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 69.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 4%

work Employment 18.2%

Not sustained / NEET5.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#104 / 4,024	#2	#142	#1	—	#137	#703
2025	#100 / 3,948	#3	#133	#1	#952	#137	#703
2024	#105 / 4,450	#4	#147	#303	#885	#137	#703
2023	#121 / 4,321	#3	#129	#370	—	—	#343
2022	#50 / 4,199	#1	#117	#177	—	—	#522
2019	#72 / 2,711	#2	#108	#145	—	—	—
2018	#113 / 2,537	#1	#118	#222	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2022-10-11

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2008-03-05

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(11 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,740 pupils. During this period, there were 11 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,740	11	0.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,742	15	0.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,725	4	0.2%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,726	11	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,727	15	0.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,706	5	0.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,708	14	0.8%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,709	13	0.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,704	16	0.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,713	7	0.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,716	10	0.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,680	8	0.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,687	1	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,687	5	0.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,618	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,618	2	0.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,623	1	0.1%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,576	8	0.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,576	15	1.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,579	9	0.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,503	7	0.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,507	2	0.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,516	9	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,431	12	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,434	9	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,438	8	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Other Difficulty/Disability 107 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 25 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 22 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 12 pupils

Visual Impairment 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

17%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree21%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

not applicable38%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes12%

no88%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree39%

agree30%

disagree16%

strongly disagree5%

Don't know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree74%

agree18%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree58%

agree33%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree47%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree39%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree9%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Selective Admission (Grammar)

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire

The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

Spalding High School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School