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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Station Road, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9HY, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.8 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
533
Capacity
628
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this selective academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths, where 96% of students achieve grade 4 or higher. The school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 60.5, placing it in the top 8% nationally, and a high EBacc entry rate of 94%. However, while 71% of students progress to university, only 16% move on to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in guiding students toward higher-tier options.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 60.5 | Top 8% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 96% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 72% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 94% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 56 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Mixed Other2.6%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.25847, 0.17067 · LN13 9HY
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136315
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qegs.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2021.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy scores 79.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 60.5. 96% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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