Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | West Street, LN9 5AD |
| School Website | www.qegs.lincs.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1507522465 |
| URN | 138665 |
School Census
| Total | 842 |
| Girls/Boys | 444/398 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 60 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Good |
| 02/11/2011 | Outstanding |
| 21/01/2009 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/11/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 62.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 81.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 94.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 83.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 5.95 |
| Progress 8 | 0.29 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 94% |
| Entering EBacc | 79% |
| EBacc average point score | 6.32 |
| Progress 8 | 0.48 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 100% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 6.68 |
| Progress 8 | 0.45 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.17% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 228 |
| As first preference | 133 |
| As second preference | 73 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 67 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 247 |
| As first preference | 168 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.37% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.19% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 237 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 231 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 78 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 117 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 254 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 91 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 199 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 100 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 118 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Horncastle Primary School
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowl Alley Lane, , LN9 5EH