Formal consortium
Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11+ guide
September 2027 entryEvidence reviewed 26 August 2026The schools, administrator, assessment stages and dates for this entrance route, with each school's admissions evidence status shown separately.
- Member schools
- 15
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, with candidates recording answers on the required answer sheets; the same tests may be taken only once in the school year.
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
| Date | When |
|---|---|
| Registration opens | When7 January 2026 |
| Registration deadline | When31 March 2026 |
| Verbal Reasoning test | When12 September 2026 |
| Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Awareness test | When19 September 2026 |
| Local Authority application deadline | When31 October 2026 |
| National Offer Day | When1 March 2027 |
Scoring and eligibility
The two LCGS tests are standardised to identify the required ability range, commonly the top 25%; each member school applies its own determined qualifying and oversubscription policy, so reaching the consortium standard does not itself guarantee a place.
Schools using this route
| School | Selection type | Year 7 entry | Admissions guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Bourne Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Caistor Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Carre's Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| King Edward VI Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Skegness Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| Spalding High School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryGirls for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Boston Grammar School | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The King's School, Grantham | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryBoys for Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
| The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough | Selection typeFully selective state school | Year 7 entryMixed Year 7 admission | Admissions guideVerified admissions guide |
Areas covered
Relevant skills and exercises
- 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
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?
15 schools use this route in the current catalog: Boston High School, Bourne Grammar School, Caistor 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?
Use the official registration page linked in this guide. The verified destination is https://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk/admissions/entry-to-year-7-in-september-2027/registration-for-entry-2027.
How current is the information for Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 Plus?
Trace Learn reviewed 2 attached evidence sources by 2026-08-26. 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.
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools Admissions Procedure for Entry in September 2027
The King's School. Accessed 26 August 2026. September 2027 entry.
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