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11+ schools and tests in Lincolnshire
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026Fourteen schools share the Lincolnshire Consortium 11+ test; Caistor Grammar School has its own separate entrance tests. Use your result and each school's policy to choose preferences, then apply through your home council by its deadline.
- Schools listed
- 15
- Verified routes
- 2
Two test routes, then a separate school application
The 14 schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium use the same pair of tests, which a child takes only once. Caistor Grammar School runs its own two verbal reasoning tests. A Consortium result does not replace Caistor's result. Check the relevant school's 2027 policy before choosing preferences: meeting the qualifying standard does not guarantee a place. Caistor's 2027 policy sets its separate score, catchment and place priorities.
Name each school you want on your home council's separate secondary application. For Lincolnshire residents, the on-time deadline is 31 October 2026. Families elsewhere should check their own council's deadline.
Selective schools in Lincolnshire
15 schools with complete admissions guides across Alford, Boston, Bourne, Gainsborough, Grantham, Horncastle, Louth, Market Rasen, Skegness, Sleaford, Spalding. School addresses come from the official school register. Check each school's admissions policy for current dates and eligibility.
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Where | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereBoston, PE21 9PF · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Bourne Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereBourne, PE10 9JE · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Caistor Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereMarket Rasen, LN7 6QJ · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Carre's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereSleaford, NG34 7DD · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereGrantham, NG31 9AU · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereSleaford, NG34 7RS · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereLouth, LN11 9LL · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereAlford, LN13 9HY · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereHorncastle, LN9 5AD · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Skegness Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereSkegness, PE25 2QS · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereSpalding, PE11 2XH · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | WhereSpalding, PE11 2PJ · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Boston Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereBoston, PE21 6JY · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The King's School, Grantham | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | WhereGrantham, NG31 6RP · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | WhereGainsborough, DN21 2ST · Lincolnshire | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Assessment routes used by these schools
| Route | Type | Schools using this route |
|---|---|---|
| Caistor Grammar School 11+ assessment | TypeSchool-specific assessment | Schools using this route1 of 15 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
| Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus | TypeFormal consortium | Schools using this route14 of 15 schools listed on this area page use this assessment route. |
What score do you need?
Use Bourne’s policy to see how a minimum test score and oversubscription rules work together.
Read the Lincolnshire score guideRelevant skills and exercises
These practice links cover subjects used by different local routes. Check your chosen school's subject list before deciding which to use.
- Build verbal reasoning skills
Choose the option closest in meaning to a target word.
- Try Synonym Spectrum
Free interactive practice relevant to verbal reasoning.
- Build non-verbal and spatial reasoning skills
Combine row or column rules to select one missing figure.
- Try Matrix Machine
Free interactive practice relevant to non-verbal and spatial reasoning.
Questions families ask
Do all Lincolnshire grammar schools use the same 11+ test?
No. The 14 Lincolnshire Consortium schools share the same pair of tests, which a child takes only once. Caistor Grammar School sets its own two verbal reasoning tests and needs a separate test registration.
Does a qualifying Lincolnshire 11+ result guarantee a school place?
No. Each school applies its 2027 admissions policy when more qualified children apply than it has places. Caistor requires a score of at least 220 and has its own catchment and score-ranking rules.
When do Lincolnshire families apply for a 2027 Year 7 place?
Lincolnshire residents should name their preferred schools on the county council's secondary application by 31 October 2026. Families elsewhere must use their home council's application and check its deadline. Registering for either test does not apply for a school place.
How current is the information for Lincolnshire?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 18 attached evidence sources by 2026-10-24. Unknown facts stay labelled and should be checked again before applying.
Official sources
- 2026 11+ Testing Information
Bourne Grammar School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy for 2027 Intake
Bourne Grammar School. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy for the Entry of Students in September 2027
Caistor Grammar School. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy for the Entry of Students in September 2027
Caistor Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Process
Caistor Grammar School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- CGS Admissions Policy 2027-2028
Carre's Grammar School. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Open state-funded school fields CSV
Department for Education. Accessed 21 October 2026. GIAS register snapshot on 20 October 2026.
- Admissions Policy V12.1 September 2025, amended September 2026, for 2027-2028
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Entry to Year 7 September 2027
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
The King's School, Grantham. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Entry to Year 7 in September 2027
The King's School, Grantham. Accessed 21 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools Admissions Procedure for Entry in September 2027
The King's School. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy Years 7-11 September 2027
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Admissions Policy 2027 entry
Spalding Grammar School. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
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