SchoolScoresQueen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Grammar school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GRAMMAR, ALFORD - A SELECTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY
01507 462403 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 May 2026 , published 14 July 2026.
In short: 7 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
72 pupils in this year group.
72% — 30 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 27 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 60.5 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
81 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 57% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 7% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 19% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
41 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 33% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 53% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.9 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 120 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 40% | 60% | 40% |
| Psychology | 13 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Business Studies:Single | 9 | 0% | 33% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 11% | 33% | 30% |
| Biology | 8 | 13% | 38% | 27% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 25% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 7 | 14% | 29% | 24% |
| Sociology | 7 | 0% | 43% | 20% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 50% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Design and Technology (Product Design), Economics, German, Art and Design (Fine Art), History, Mathematics (Further), Physical Education / Sports Studies, Art and Design (Photography), Geography, Music, Religious Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
46 students in this year group.
85% — 3 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 85% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
56 students in this year group.
71% — 11 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 71% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 16% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 72% | 71% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 68 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 86 |
| Of those, offered a place | 61 (71%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 194 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a grammar school: places depend on passing an entrance test (the 11 plus), usually taken in September of Year 6.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 41st highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.0% | 27.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 6% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 52nd highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 49th highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 5% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Lower than 84% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Lower than 87% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.6% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Lower than 95% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3 | 25.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Lower than 94% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 47% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 54 state secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Higher than 26% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.6% | 11.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy's Ofsted rating?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 27 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 86 families put Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy as their first choice for 68 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 61 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136315.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.