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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.8 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
788
Capacity
920
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, reflected in an impressive GCSE Attainment 8 score of 66.2, placing it in the top 5% nationally. The high rates of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths (98%) and the substantial percentage progressing to university (83%) highlight its effectiveness in preparing students for future success. Additionally, 39% of graduates move on to top-third universities, showcasing the school's commitment to academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 4 June 2024Quality 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. | 66.2 | Top 5% 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%. | 98% | Top 3% 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%. | 89% | Top 4% 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%. | 89% | Top 4% 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%. | 67% | Top 4% 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%. | 83% | 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%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 87 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.6%
Asian Indian5.7%
White Other4.6%
Black African2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.20973, -0.12213 · LN9 5AD
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138665
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.qegs.lincs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle rated by Ofsted?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 June 2024.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle a good school?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle scores 84.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 School, Horncastle in GCSEs?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle achieved an Attainment 8 score of 66.2. 98% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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