How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle have?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has 788 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's Ofsted rating?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).

How does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.7 in 2025/26.

Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle part of an academy trust?

Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is part of HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is located at West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD.

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD

Good

Inspected 4 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

62.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

788

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 788 pupils on roll. It is part of HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.7 (2025/26). 9.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 788 / 920 (86%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 4 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

9.9%

Free school meals

7.2%

EAL

0.9%

SEN support

6.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

62.7

Attainment 8

120 pupils

82.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

95%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

96 students

33.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

83%

To higher education

39%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

97%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

13.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

16.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

4.37

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24

£56,016

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,230 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,740

Spend per pupil

£7,727

Income per pupil

68%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD
Phone: 01507522465
Headteacher: Simon Furness
Website: http://www.qegs.lincs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle have?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle has 788 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle's Ofsted rating?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 June 2024).
How does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 62.7 in 2025/26.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle part of an academy trust?: Yes — Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is part of HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle?: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is located at West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD.

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