At a Glance
Assessment: GL 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Mixed Boys and Girls
Places per year: 132
Competition: Medium
Introduction
Skegness Grammar School is a selective co-educational grammar school that was founded in 1459. At Skegness they aspire to provide all of their students with a supporting environment where they can thrive academically and socially. The staff are always encouraging the students to achieve past their expectations and to their full potential. The school says that the sports facilities are one of the great draws of the school, with tennis courts, cricket nets, climbing walls and more. Skegness Grammar School uses a house system to allow for greater interaction between year groups, as well as building a friendly competitive spirit and camaraderie in all of its students. The school has seen a great level of improvement in recent years according to Ofsted, they assessed the school as “Requires Improvement” in 2017, but as of 2021 they now classify the school as “Good” in all major categories. They noted that “pupils enjoy coming to school”, that the students are polite, and that they feel happy at school. The curriculum is ambitious for all students and curriculum plans are well structured. Ofsted reported that most aspects of teaching were good, aside from science which is inconsistent.
In 2019 Skegness Grammar School achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.04 which is an average score. 77% of students achieved a 5+ in Maths and English at GCSE. The Attainment 8 score for Skegness in 2019 was 9 points above average. These results are good compared to most of the country but there are certainly better results found within the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
Like many great schools, Skegness Grammar School uses an entry exam for its 11 Plus applicants. This entry exam is difficult, it is designed so that only the top 25% of students can pass. As such it is common for parents to seek tutorship for their children. We at 11 Plus Hero can help , not only have we obtained all of the relevant information onto our website to make it easier for you, we also offer past papers, guidance, and more to help your child obtain their place.
Skegness Grammar School Key Information
Here is key information that will be required to take the 11 Plus exam and aid in the application process for Skegness Grammar School.
School Address
Full Address:
Skegness Grammar School, Vernon RoadSkegness
Lincolnshire
PE25 2QS
Contact Information
Parking in the school
- There is some parking but not much, there is also some on-street parking nearby.
- Car park at 1 Grantham Dr, Skegness, PE25 2EB, 0.2 miles from the school.
- Car park at Richmond Drive, Skegness, PE25 3QL, 0.5 miles from the school.
Key Information for Skegness Grammar 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
Skegness Grammar School’s Key Dates and Application Information
Here are the key dates that need to be kept track of when applying for Skegness Grammar School’s 11 Plus entry exams.
Open Day
Exam registration Period
Exam Date - Verbal Reasoning
Exam Date - Non-Verbal Reasoning
Exam Results Day
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Skegness Grammar School
The following links should be used to learn more about the admission policy and how to apply.
Skegness Grammar School Exam Format
Skegness Grammar School uses the GL 11 Plus exam type for its entry exams. There will be two entry exams split among two days. The first entry exam will test your child’s Verbal Reasoning skills, the second entry exam will test your child Non-Verbal Reasoning skills. The results of these two tests will be added and standardised, and then compared to the pass mark of 220 to determine admission.
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
The GL 11 Plus: Pass Criteria
The pass criteria for Skegness Grammar School involves obtaining a standardised score of more than 220. This standardised score is obtained by adding the results of the individual tests and then adjusting them to take into account factors such as age.
Catchment area
Skegness Grammar School does use a catchment area. Eligible children whose address is within the school’s designated area of free transport will have priority for places. Places are then awarded to those living closest to the school. See the link below for an interactive map of the areas:
https://grammarschools.lincs.sch.uk/home/
Additional eligibilities
- “Pupil Premium”: Places are awarded to “Pupil Premium” students who achieve a standardised score of 210 or above.
- “Service Premium”: The same as “Pupil Premium”.
- “Educational, Health and Care Plan”: Will be allocated places first.
- Children who have a sibling attending the school will be given priority.
Skegness Grammar School FAQs
The pass mark is a standardised score of 220, or 210 if you are eligible for “Pupil Premium”.
Skegness Grammar School uses the GL 11 Plus exam format, specifically it uses the exam format common to all schools in the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
- Skegness Grammar School has resources on its website at the following link:
- https://www.skegnessgrammar.co.uk/11-plus/
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