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Best Grammar Schools in Lincolnshire

The grammar schools in Lincolnshire are dispersed across a chain of grammar towns rather than concentrated in one dominant centre. That gives the county a distinctive educational geography, in which Boston, Grantham, Sleaford, Spalding, and other towns retain their own grammar-school identities.

girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment, Individual Lincolnshire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top schools

Top grammar schools in Lincolnshire

Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in Lincolnshire by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.

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  1. Rank #1

    The King's School, Grantham

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 64.8
  2. Rank #2

    Caistor Grammar School

    Moderate competition / Individual

    GCSE score 58.0
  3. Rank #3

    Bourne Grammar School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 55.6
  4. Rank #4

    Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 54.8
  5. Rank #5

    Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

    Moderate competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 48.8

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Map of grammar schools in Lincolnshire

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School ranking

Full grammar school ranking in Lincolnshire

This table ranks schools by GCSE results. Before saving a school, check the shared test route, school-level admissions rules, Ofsted, competition level, and daily journey.

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UK Rank #107

Caistor Grammar School

Caistor Grammar School, Church Street, Caistor

Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:58.0

Assessment: Individual

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UK Rank #147

Spalding High School

Spalding High School, Stonegate

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:38.6

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #158

Boston High School

Boston High School, Spilsby Road

Ofsted: GoodGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate

Overall GCSE score:27.7

Assessment: GL Assessment

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The Lincolnshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

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Compare schools and guides for Lincolnshire

Open focused comparisons and guides for the routes, admissions rules, and journeys that matter in Lincolnshire.

Comparisons

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Nearby areas can share similar routes, school mix, or journey patterns while still leading to different daily choices.

Regional overview

Best Grammar Schools in Midlands

34 grammar school profiles in 5 counties across Midlands, covering 7 local clusters in total, with local area hubs for route, admissions and journey detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Sleaford

2 grammar school profiles in Sleaford, Lincolnshire. The linked Lincolnshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Boston

2 grammar school profiles in Boston, Lincolnshire. The linked Lincolnshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Grantham

2 grammar school profiles in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The linked Lincolnshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

Lincolnshire overview

Lincolnshire grammar schools at a glance

15 grammar schools are mainly spread across 11 local clusters. The school list changes by town cluster before results or inspection grades come into play.

Schools 15 schools
Main places East Lindsey, South Kesteven, Boston, and 3 more
School mix Mixed
Tests Mostly GL

What stands out

Lincolnshire is split between East Lindsey, South Kesteven, Boston, and 3 more. Travel, school type, test route and admissions detail change between those places.

School mix and route

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options. Most schools here sit in the Lincolnshire route and use GL Assessment, with Caistor Grammar School standing out by using its own school-specific process. Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.

Where they are

Where Lincolnshire grammar schools are concentrated

East Lindsey, South Kesteven, Boston, and 3 more give Lincolnshire its main grammar-school shape.

Shared route

Most schools here sit in the Lincolnshire route and use GL Assessment, with Caistor Grammar School standing out by using its own school-specific process.

School mix

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.

East Lindsey

East Lindsey has 4 grammar schools, including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, King Edward VI Grammar School, and 2 more schools, with co-ed options only.

South Kesteven

South Kesteven has 3 grammar schools, including The King's School, Grantham, Bourne Grammar School, and Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, with boys', girls', and co-ed options.

Boston

Boston is a two-school cluster through Boston High School and The Boston Grammar School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.

North Kesteven

North Kesteven is a two-school cluster through Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy and Carre's Grammar School. Together they provide girls' and co-ed options.

South Holland

South Holland is a two-school cluster through Spalding High School and Spalding Grammar School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.

West Lindsey

West Lindsey is a two-school cluster through Caistor Grammar School and The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough. Together they provide co-ed options only.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Lincolnshire grammar schools mainly concentrated?

Lincolnshire grammar schools are mainly concentrated in East Lindsey, South Kesteven, Boston, North Kesteven, and 2 more.

What types of grammar schools are in Lincolnshire?

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.

Which test routes are used in Lincolnshire?

Most schools here sit in the Lincolnshire route and use GL Assessment, with Caistor Grammar School standing out by using its own school-specific process.

Which admissions detail varies most in Lincolnshire?

Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Competition varies noticeably across the area.