At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 186
Competition: Medium
Introduction
Queen Elizabeth’s High School is a selective, mixed school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. At Queen Elizabeth’s they believe that in order for there to be academic progress in their students, first they must be happy, ordered, respectful, and trusting. According to an Ofsted report in 2021 they will achieve much of these things, the students are happy and respectful, however the quality of teaching is very much lacking. The Ofsted report makes it clear that the failings of the school in achieving the potential of its students lie in poor management and lesson planning. It appears that many students are not challenged enough academically and so are not meeting their potential in school. However the staff are confident that the school will improve over time as the new management is more open to change than in previous years.
Queen Elizabeth’s High School has attained a Progress 8 score of 0.04, which is an average score. At Queen Elizabeth’s, in 2019, 83% of students achieved a 5+ in Maths and English at GCSE. The Attainment 8 score for Queen Elizabeth’s is 18 points above the national average.
Queen Elizabeth’s High School has an entry exam that must be taken in order to attain a place. The details of that exam, the process involved, and the specific dates can often be difficult to find and understand. Fortunately we’ve done all of that for you, here you can find all of the relevant information. We here at 11 Plus Hero also offer support for the entry exam itself in the form of preparation materials, such as past papers and guidance.
Queen Elizabeth's High School’s Key Information
We regularly update on the key information, contacts, and school statistics for Queen Elizabeth’s High School directly from the school itself and governmental sources.
School Address
Full Address:
Queen Elizabeth's High School, Morton TerraceGainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2ST
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- Queen Elizabeth’s’ has parking within the school and there is on-street parking just outside the school
- Car park: North St, Gainsborough, DN21 2JG, 0.8 miles from the school
- Car park: Roseway, Gainsborough, DN21 2BL, 0.9 miles from the school
Key Information for Queen Elizabeth’s High School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2021)
Selection Test
Queen Elizabeth's High School’s Key Dates and Application Information
The key dates that are required for a successful application to, and the dates for the relevant exams for Queen Elizabeth’s High School are below.
Open Day
Entry Exam Registration Deadline
Entry Exam Date (Verbal Reasoning)
Entry Exam Date (Non-Verbal Reasoning)
Entry Exam Results Date
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Queen Elizabeth’s High School
The following are links to important documents or websites, use them to gain further detail and information to help you choose your school and apply.
Queen Elizabeth's High School Exam Format
Queen Elizabeth’s High School selects students using the GL 11 Plus exams, in particular they use the Verbal and Non-Verbal components from GL 11 Plus. This exam is used by all of the schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
The Queen Elizabeth's High School Entry Exam: Overview
The GL 11 Plus exam used is comprised of two tests, taken on different dates. The first test is a Verbal Reasoning exam, the second test is a Non-Verbal Reasoning exam. Both tests are multiple choice.
Paper One
Verbal Reasoning (multiple choice)
Paper Two
Non-Verbal Reasoning (multiple choice)
GL 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Catchment Area
Entry Exam: Pass Criteria
The pass mark for the entry exam is a standardised score of 220, this represents the top 25% of the local cohort. After catchment area and additional eligibility have been administered, the remaining places will be awarded in order of rank determined by highest score in the entry exam.
Catchment area
Queen Elizabeth’s High School has a catchment area of 9 miles from the school, with the applicants living closest being given the highest priority for places.
Additional eligibilities
Applicants who fulfil any of the below requirements will be offered a place if they have achieved the pass mark.
- “Looked After Children”
- Siblings of current students
- Children of staff
Queen Elizabeth’s High School FAQs
The pass mark is a standardised score of 220. This is used by most of the grammar schools in the Lincolnshire consortium of Grammar Schools.
Like all of the schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools, the exam format is GL 11 Plus, using the Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning components. The exams are multiple choice papers.
- Queen Elizabeth’s High School has materials on their website:
https://qehs.lincs.sch.uk/parents/admissions/11+
- Queen Elizabeth’s High School also recommends using these resources:
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