Lincolnshire Grammar SchoolsComplete 11 Plus Guide.

Founded in 1555, one of the oldest boys' grammar schools in the East Midlands. Part of the Boston Witham Academies Federation with a strong academic tradition spanning nearly 500 years. Offers a broad curriculum with excellent sixth-form provision.

Address

Rowley Road, Boston, PE21 6JY

Year 7 Places

~120 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Established in 1905, a selective girls' academy and part of the Boston Witham Academies Federation alongside Boston Grammar School. Consistently strong GCSE and A-Level results with a reputation for academic excellence and strong pastoral care.

Address

Spilsby Road, Boston, PE21 9PF

Year 7 Places

~108 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

One of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1329 and re-endowed in 1528. Sir Isaac Newton attended between 1655–1660. Some buildings date back to 1497. Shares sixth-form teaching with Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. Over 1,000 pupils on roll.

Address

Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

Year 7 Places

~174 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1910, most famously attended by Margaret Thatcher (née Roberts), Britain's first female Prime Minister. Shares sixth-form provision with The King's School. Over 1,000 pupils with a strong STEM programme and consistently outstanding results.

Address

Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AU

Year 7 Places

~174 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1604 by Robert Carre, a wealthy merchant. Selective boys' academy with strong academic and sporting traditions. Works alongside Kesteven and Sleaford High School for joint sixth-form provision across a wide range of A-Level subjects.

Address

Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD

Year 7 Places

~120 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1910, a selective girls' academy partnering with Carre's Grammar School for some sixth-form teaching. Well regarded for strong academic results and excellent pastoral care. Serves families across the Sleaford and wider North Kesteven area.

Address

Jermyn Street, Sleaford, NG34 7RS

Year 7 Places

~124 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1588, a long-established boys' grammar school serving the South Holland district. Strong academic heritage with a traditional approach to education. When oversubscribed, the qualifying threshold may rise above 220 to manage admissions.

Address

Priory Road, Spalding, PE11 2XH

Year 7 Places

~150 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1881, a selective girls' academy in the South Holland district. One of the longer-established girls' grammar schools in Lincolnshire with strong academic results and active community engagement across the Spalding area.

Address

Stonegate Road, Spalding, PE11 2PJ

Year 7 Places

~150 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1330, the largest grammar school in Lincolnshire by intake and one of the oldest schools in the country at nearly 700 years old. Highly oversubscribed and consistently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Draws pupils from parts of Cambridgeshire, Rutland, and Northamptonshire.

Address

South Road, Bourne, PE10 9JE

Year 7 Places

~240 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

One of the oldest schools in England, founded in 1276, with a history spanning over 700 years. Co-educational grammar school with 80% of places reserved for students within a 12.5-mile priority admissions area. Expanded intake from 120 to 150 in 2015.

Address

Edward Street, Louth, LN11 9LL

Year 7 Places

~150 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1571, with one of the largest Published Admission Numbers (186) among Lincolnshire grammar schools. Co-educational and serving the Gainsborough and wider West Lindsey area. Strong community links and a broad academic curriculum.

Address

Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST

Year 7 Places

~186 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1550 under a Royal Charter, a co-educational grammar school serving the rural East Lindsey area. Smaller and community-focused with strong pastoral care and a well-rounded education combining academic rigour with extracurricular activities.

Address

West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD

Year 7 Places

~120 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1483, over 500 years old and one of only a handful of grammar schools in a coastal resort town. Co-educational academy serving the Lincolnshire coast with a strong tradition of academic achievement and community involvement.

Address

Vernon Road, Skegness, PE25 2QS

Year 7 Places

~132 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1584, the smallest grammar school in Lincolnshire by intake. Co-educational and serving the rural East Lindsey coast hinterland. Small school feel with a strong community identity and personalised approach to learning in a supportive environment.

Address

Station Road, Alford, LN13 9HY

Year 7 Places

~84 places

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)

Founded in 1633, a co-educational grammar school that is not part of the Lincolnshire Consortium and runs its own separate 11+ entrance test. Children applying to both Caistor and a Consortium school must sit two separate exams. Up to 12 places reserved for Pupil Premium students. Around 670 pupils on roll.

Address

Church Street, Caistor, LN7 6QJ

Year 7 Places

~96 places

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Own test (VR-based, score 220+)

Founded in 1550 as a grammar school, now a bilateral academy within the David Ross Education Trust. Children who pass the 11+ receive a grammar school education, while those who do not pass receive a secondary modern education — all under the same roof. Listed by the Lincolnshire Consortium for 11+ entry.

Address

West End, Spilsby, PE23 5EW

Year 7 Places

~90 places (grammar + secondary)

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LCGS Consortium (VR + NVR)