Formal consortium
Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 24 October 2026One shared test can be sat once through a member school. Registration and test dates differ by school; the council handles the separate application for a place.
- Schools in directory
- 14
At a glance
- Route type
- Formal consortium
- Administrator
- The Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools conducts the selection procedure; the Local Authority coordinates school-place applications but does not conduct the 11+ selection.
- Assessment provider
- GL Assessment produces the Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Awareness tests specifically for the Lincolnshire Consortium Grammar Schools.
- Delivery
- Two in-person tests are administered by the grammar schools or primary schools according to area, with candidates recording answers on machine-marked answer sheets (OMR). The same tests may be taken only once in the school year.
What to do with a 2026 test result
- Read the result from the member school that administered your child's shared test. Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School scheduled its result email for 9 October 2026. Check each school you want against its own 2027 admissions policy.
- Name your preferred schools on your home council's secondary application. Lincolnshire residents have an on-time deadline of 31 October 2026; other councils set their own deadlines. A qualifying score does not submit this application or guarantee a place.
- If your child is awaiting a late sitting, submit the school application by your council's deadline. The King's School warns that late sittings may delay results.
Subjects and stages
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Awareness
1. Verbal Reasoning test
The first LCGS 11+ test is taken at the beginning of Year 6.
2. Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Awareness test
The second LCGS 11+ test is taken at the beginning of Year 6.
Registration and dates
The 2026 test dates below name the school whose timetable they describe. The application deadline is for Lincolnshire residents. A main registration deadline does not describe every school's later test arrangements. For September 2028 entry, Bourne Grammar says registration opens in January 2027; check the member school administering your child's sitting for its own dates.
Dates for September 2027 entry
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When7 January 2026 |
| Registration forms due to chosen grammar school | When31 March 2026 |
| First paper: verbal reasoning, Friday option (school assigns date) | When11 September 2026 |
| First paper: verbal reasoning, Saturday option (school assigns date) | When12 September 2026 |
| Second paper: non-verbal reasoning and spatial awareness, Friday option (school assigns date) | When18 September 2026 |
| Second paper: non-verbal reasoning and spatial awareness, Saturday option (school assigns date) | When19 September 2026 |
| Results emailed to parents at noon | When9 October 2026 |
| Lincolnshire residents’ school application deadline; other councils may differ | When31 October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | When1 March 2027 |
Find the Lincolnshire schools and their guides · Official consortium information
Scoring and eligibility
The consortium’s current testing guidance states a minimum standardised qualifying score of 220, intended to identify the most able quarter of pupils in selective areas. Current school policies also set their own qualification, concession and oversubscription rules. Qualification alone does not guarantee admission to any individual school; check the intended school’s current policy.
Schools in this directory using the route
| School | Selection type | Boys, girls or mixed intake | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Bourne Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Carre's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | 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 | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | 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 | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Skegness Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Boston Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The King's School, Grantham | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Selection typeFully selective state school | Boys, girls or mixed intakeMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Areas covered
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Questions families ask
Who administers the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
The Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools conducts the selection procedure; the Local Authority coordinates school-place applications but does not conduct the 11+ selection. administers the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus for September 2027 entry.
Which schools use the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
14 schools use this route in the current catalog: Boston High School, Bourne Grammar School, Carre's Grammar School, Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy, King Edward VI Grammar School, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Skegness Grammar School, Spalding Grammar School, Spalding High School, The Boston Grammar School, The King's School, Grantham, and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough.
What does the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus assess?
The verified subjects are Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Spatial Awareness.
Where do families register for the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Register for the shared test through the member school administering your child's sitting. The main 2027-entry window closed in March 2026, but member schools published different later arrangements. The test may be taken only once. Apply for a school place separately through your home council by its deadline.
How current is the information for Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Smart Cub Learning reviewed 13 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.
- CGS Admissions Policy 2027-2028
Carre's Grammar School. Accessed 23 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- 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.
- Entry to Year 7 in September 2027
The King's School, Grantham. Accessed 24 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.
- 11+ Key Dates 2026
Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. Accessed 24 October 2026. September 2027 entry.
- Testing Arrangements 11+
Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. 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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