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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

State school · Horncastle, LN9 5AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 788 pupils
Academically selective state school

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
788 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Lincolnshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Simon Furness

Entrance

Admissions policy
Academically selective state school

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 35 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Andrew's CofE Primary School 13 %
Unknown 11 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Horncastle Primary School 11 %
Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School 5 %
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford 5 %
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School 4 %
Reepham Church of England Primary School 4 %
The Sibsey Free Primary School 3 %
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School 3 %
The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England Primary School 3 %
Tattershall Primary School 3 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
83%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
38.37
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
48
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

788
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

West Street
Horncastle
Lincolnshire
LN9 5AD
Get directions

Telephone: 01507 522465

Email: enquiries@qegs.lincs.sch.uk

Website: http://www.qegs.lincs.sch.uk

Local authority: Lincolnshire County Council

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School data & information Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD
788 Pupil numbers
9.1 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
48 Number of teachers
4 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
81.5%
LA avg.
42.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
62.10
LA avg.
45.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.28 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 7
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 7
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 124 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
20.9%
LA avg.
17.4%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.37
LA avg.
34.22
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCE A level 14 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 24 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 9 A
Mathematics GCE A level 45 B
History GCE A level 33 A
Geology GCE A level 15 A
Geography GCE A level 34 A
French GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 8 A
English Literature GCE A level 14 A
English Language GCE A level 7 B
Economics GCE A level 8 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 7 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 21 B
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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