Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands95 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

84

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

15.1:1

Excellent

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a welcoming selective academy in rural Lincolnshire where pupils thrive in a calm, harmonious environment. The school's core values of achievement, integrity, respect and self-discipline are genuinely embedded, with strong relationships between pupils and staff creating a happy community. Pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum, with particular strengths in English, history and business studies, alongside an impressive range of extra-curricular activities including drama productions, sports and public speaking. Sixth-form students especially value leadership opportunities such as the World Challenge programme, and pupils with additional needs receive thoughtful, individualised support throughout their time at the school.

Frequently asked questions about Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)

How do I apply to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)?

Registration opens on 9 January 2026 and closes on 31 March 2026. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Full admissions details are available on the official Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) admissions page.

What subjects does Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) test in the 11+?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) tests candidates in Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.

When is the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) 11+ exam?

The Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) 11+ exam takes place on 11 September 2026, 12 September 2026, 18 September 2026, 19 September 2026. Results are released on 1 October 2026.

Where is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) located?

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford) is located in Alford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.

Subjects Tested

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

533

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 23/11/2021

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

60.5

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

72.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
533 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1Excellent
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Test Format

Two tests: verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning

Admissions

Published Admission Number
84 places
Qualifying Score
220
Out of Catchment
Accepts students from outside catchment area
Catchment Area
Designated transport area covering Alford, Huttoft, Mablethorpe, Sutton-on-Sea and surrounding primary schools

Student Demographics

13.5%

Free School Meals

1.9%

English as Additional Language

0.75%

EHCP

4.13%

SEN Support

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