Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
URN: 120697 • Alford LN13 9HY
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School
- URN
- 120697
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Angela Francis (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Station Road, Alford LN13 9HY
Summary
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, located in Alford, Lincolnshire, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a capacity of 568 students. Established in 1566, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and a commitment to nurturing individual student potential. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, "Cor Unum via Una," which emphasizes unity, respect, and mutual support among students.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and various leadership opportunities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Recent government funding has enhanced facilities, including a new sports hall and science lab, further supporting the school's commitment to high-quality education.
Community involvement is a key aspect of school life, with students actively participating in charitable initiatives and local projects. The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where students are encouraged to excel academically while building strong friendships and life skills.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for life beyond school, focusing on academic, social, and emotional development. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and various leadership opportunities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience. Recent government funding has enhanced facilities, including a new sports hall and science lab, further supporting the school's commitment to high-quality education.
Community involvement is a key aspect of school life, with students actively participating in charitable initiatives and local projects. The school prides itself on its supportive environment, where students are encouraged to excel academically while building strong friendships and life skills.
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Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 568
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2010-09-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2007-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 568 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 568 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 568 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 568 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 568 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 568 |
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