How many pupils does Skegness Grammar School have?

Skegness Grammar School has 634 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Skegness Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Skegness Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

How does Skegness Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Skegness Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.

Is Skegness Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Skegness Grammar School is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Skegness Grammar School?

Skegness Grammar School is located at Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS.

Skegness Grammar School

Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS

Good

Inspected 21 September 2021

Good

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

634

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Skegness Grammar School

Skegness Grammar School is an academy converter in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 634 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 (2025/26). 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.5% 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: 634 / 898 (71%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 21 September 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

27.7%

Free school meals

8.5%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

10.6%

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)

54.0

Attainment 8

99 pupils

68.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

86.9%

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)

C+

A-level average grade

43 students

11.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

72%

To higher education

25%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

91%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.8%

Overall absence

22.3%

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.

44.43

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

14.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

13.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

£54,106

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,815 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.

£8,614

Spend per pupil

£8,361

Income per pupil

57%

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: Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS
Phone: 01754610000
Headteacher: Lorraine Walker
Website: www.skegnessgrammar.co.uk

Academy Trust

THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School is an academy converter in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Skegness Grammar School have?: Skegness Grammar School has 634 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Skegness Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Skegness Grammar School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).
How does Skegness Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Skegness Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54 in 2025/26.
Is Skegness Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Skegness Grammar School is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School is located at Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS.

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