Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
URN: 136315 • Alford LN13 9HY
Overview
- Name
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- URN
- 136315
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GRAMMAR, ALFORD - A SELECTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Glen Thompson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01507462403
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Station Road, Alford LN13 9HY
Summary
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a mixed selective academy located in Alford, Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 533 students and a capacity of 628. Established in 1566, the school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence and community involvement. The school's ethos emphasizes mutual respect, individual recognition, and a supportive environment where students are encouraged to strive for excellence both academically and personally.
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 a well-supported Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and opportunities for student leadership. Additionally, students engage in enterprising projects, fostering links with the business community and enhancing their practical skills.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar is committed to community service, with students actively participating in charitable initiatives. The school boasts impressive academic results, including high GCSE Progress 8 scores and a 100% pass rate in Maths and English. The recent addition of new facilities further enhances the learning environment, making it a vibrant place for students to grow and thrive.
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 a well-supported Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and opportunities for student leadership. Additionally, students engage in enterprising projects, fostering links with the business community and enhancing their practical skills.
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar is committed to community service, with students actively participating in charitable initiatives. The school boasts impressive academic results, including high GCSE Progress 8 scores and a 100% pass rate in Maths and English. The recent addition of new facilities further enhances the learning environment, making it a vibrant place for students to grow and thrive.
Useful links
- Senior leadership team elected at QEGS (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Covid 19 Asymptomatic Lateral Flow Rapid Testing Risk Assessment 15 January 2021 (download)
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment 2020 2021 1 September 2021 (download)
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment 2020 PE 02 October 2020 (download)
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment 2020 PE Review Sheet 2 02 October 2020 (download)
- Covid-19 Risk Assessment 2020 Student How to Guide.docx (download)
- Current Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- Current Y7-Y11 Prospectus (download)
- Y12 Application Form (download)
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Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- QUEEN ELIZABETH'S GRAMMAR, ALFORD - A SELECTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
- Capacity
- 628
- Pupils
- 533
- Boys
- 250
- Girls
- 283
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 2010-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 533 | 250 | 283 | 628 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 529 | 241 | 288 | 628 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 540 | 265 | 275 | 628 | 12.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 540 | 265 | 275 | 628 | 12.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 544 | 258 | 286 | 628 | 8.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 555 | 252 | 303 | 628 | 12.50 |
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