Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (Alford)
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Places (Year 7)
84
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
ExcellentAbout 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
Ages & Pupils
533
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 23/11/2021
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
60.5
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
72.2%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Test Format
Two tests: verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
Admissions
Student Demographics
13.5%
Free School Meals
1.9%
English as Additional Language
0.75%
EHCP
4.13%
SEN Support