Bourne Grammar School
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Attainment 8 of 68.6 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 68.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 98%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.68
- Confidence interval:
- [0.50, 0.87]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Christian religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Christian). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
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Verified exam details
Entry requirements
All admissions in Years 7 to 11 are subject to an admissions test. For Year 7, pupils must sit the 11+ admissions test and achieve the selection criterion, which the school states is a minimum score of 220 across the two tests. If more than 240 pupils qualify, places are allocated under the admissions policy.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The online registration form for current Year 5 pupils is open and closes at midnight on Tuesday 30 June 2026. The familiarisation session is on Saturday 5 September 2026. The Verbal Reasoning test is on Saturday 12 September 2026 and the Non-verbal and Spatial Reasoning test is on Saturday 19 September 2026.
Verification
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 239 | 68.6 | — | 97.5% | 87.0% | 6.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 240 | 68.1 | +0.68 | 97.9% | 91.3% | 6.7 |
| 2022/2023 | 246 | 68.7 | +0.60 | 95.0% | 89.0% | 6.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 240 | 71.8 | +0.76 | 100.0% | 90.0% | 7.0 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 137793 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Mark Brunker |
| Trust | BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Postcode | PE10 9JE |
| Latest pupils | 239 |
| FSM eligible | 6.4% |
Contact and identifiers
South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JE
http://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/View local authority page1778422288| DfE number | 4501 |
| UKPRN | 10035995 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 4 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2022 |