Skegness Grammar School 11+
Crucial 11+ info, past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for Skegness Grammar School.
How to get into Skegness Grammar School
Skegness Grammar School is a selective secondary school in Lincolnshire. To get into Skegness Grammar School children need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Here is the step-by-step guide to getting your child into Skegness Grammar School with all the important information you need to know.
Admission Requirements
Children born between 1st September 2014 and 31st August 2015 are eligible for Year 7 entry in September 2026 (see key dates) . Skegness Grammar School offers 132 places annually and admits pupils who achieve scores in the top 25% of the ability range in Lincolnshire [1].
The school uses the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools (LCGS) selection test to identify pupils in the top 25% of the ability range. Skegness Grammar School does not have a formal catchment area, meaning families from any location can apply.
Families must register for the Lincolnshire 11+ examination between Friday 10th January 2025 and Monday 31st March 2025 (see key dates) . Passing the test does not guarantee admission, as places are subject to oversubscription criteria.
Application Process
Families must complete two separate applications for Skegness Grammar School admission. First, register for the Lincolnshire 11+ examination through any participating grammar school's website between 10th January and 31st March 2025 (see key dates) .
Second, list Skegness Grammar School as a preference on the secondary school Common Application Form (CAF) through the local authority. The CAF must be submitted by 31st October 2025 (see key dates). Lincolnshire residents apply via the Lincolnshire County Council website, while families outside Lincolnshire submit through their own local authority.
- Register for the 11+ examination by 31st March 2025 - see key dates
- Complete the Common Application Form by 31st October 2025 - see key dates
- Provide required documentation as requested by the local authority
- Check eligibility for special considerations during 11+ registration
- Contact the school information section for specific guidance
Examination Format and Dates
Skegness Grammar School uses the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11 plus examination. The test comprises two papers: a Verbal Reasoning Test and a Non-verbal Reasoning Test.
The examinations take place on consecutive Saturdays in September 2025. The Verbal Reasoning paper occurs on Saturday 13th September 2025, followed by the Non-verbal Reasoning paper on Saturday 20th September 2025 (see key dates).
- Verbal Reasoning test:50 minutes with 85 questions testing language-based reasoning skills
- Non-verbal Reasoning test:35 minutes testing visual and abstract reasoning abilities
- All questions are multiple-choice format with answers recorded on optical mark reading sheets
- Results are sent to families by mid-October 2025 - see key dates
Scoring and Selection Criteria
Grammar schools in the consortium typically select children working within the top 25% of their year group. Children who achieve a total standardised score of 220 or above are likely to be working within this range based on national data.
If more than 132 children applying to Skegness Grammar School achieve the qualifying score, the school applies oversubscription criteria. Places are prioritised in the following order: looked after and previously looked after children, siblings of current pupils, children within the designated area for free transport, and all other eligible children based on distance.
- Looked after and previously looked after children receive highest priority
- Siblings of current students who will still be attending the school
- Children within the designated transport area with distance-based priority
- All other eligible children prioritised by distance from the school
Preparation Guidance
Families should begin preparation during Year 5 to allow sufficient time for skill development. Child psychologists recommend regular study sessions of 20-30 minutes for children aged 10-11, focusing on verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills.
The consortium schools consider their familiarisation tests sufficient preparation, though additional practice papers are available from GL Assessment. For comprehensive preparation resources, families should refer to practice papers.
- Start preparation in Year 5 with consistent practice sessions
- Focus on verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning skills
- Utilise free familiarisation papers from schools and GL Assessment
- Consider professional support through specialist tutoring
- Attend familiarisation sessions offered by grammar schools
Practical Advice for Exam Day
Ensure children arrive at the test venue early and bring required identification documents. Students are not permitted to bring watches into examinations, as reliable clocks will be visible in each examination room.
On exam day, children should eat a nutritious breakfast and remain calm and focused. Families should prepare backup transport arrangements and arrive at the venue with sufficient time before the examination begins.
- Arrive at the test venue 30 minutes early to avoid delays
- Bring required identification documents and examination materials
- Ensure children have a nutritious breakfast before the test
- Do not bring watches or timing devices to the examination
- Prepare backup transport arrangements in case of delays
- Encourage children to stay calm and focused during the test
Appeals and Alternative Options
Families can appeal via an independent panel if their child is not offered a place. Information about appeals is sent by the local authority with school offers on National Offers Day in March 2026 (see key dates).
Skegness Grammar School offers a 12+ entrance test on Monday 2nd September for children who were unsuccessful in the 11+ examination. This provides a second opportunity for entry at the beginning of the academic year.
- Submit appeals through the independent appeals panel if places are not offered
- Consider the 12+ entrance examination as an alternative entry route
- Research other Lincolnshire grammar schools with available places
- Explore high-quality comprehensive schools in the local area
- Contact the school information section for appeals guidance
Lincolnshire 11+ Information
In order to get into Skegness Grammar School, children need to pass the Lincolnshire 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Lincolnshire 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Lincolnshire 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The 11 plus exam for Skegness Grammar School is administered by the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. The assessment consists of two separate papers that evaluate a student's abilities in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning.
The first paper focuses on verbal reasoning and includes 80 questions divided into 15 sections, with a time limit of 50 minutes. The second paper assesses non-verbal and spatial reasoning through 70 questions split across 5 individually timed sections.
All questions in the Lincolnshire 11 plus are presented in a multiple-choice format, and students record their answers on separate answer sheets that are electronically marked. This rigorous examination process helps identify students with the aptitude and potential to excel at Skegness Grammar School.
Other Schools using Lincolnshire 11+
As well as Skegness Grammar School, several other schools also use Lincolnshire 11+. These are:
- 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
- Spalding Grammar School
- Spalding High School
- The Boston Grammar School
- The King's School, Grantham
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Lincolnshire 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as Skegness Grammar School is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Lincolnshire 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Lincolnshire 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at Skegness Grammar School, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Key Dates for the Skegness Grammar School 11+ Entrance Tests
Here are all the important dates for the 11+ tests (to get into Skegness Grammar School) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2025 | Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 31/03/2025 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Registration Closes | |
| 13/09/2025 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| 20/09/2025 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| Early October | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Results Day | |
| Late October | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
| 02/03/2026 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with Skegness Grammar School as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for Skegness Grammar School
As the Lincolnshire 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
Private 11+ Tutors for the Skegness Grammar School 11+ Tests
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11+ Past Papers for Skegness Grammar School
Unfortunately, Skegness Grammar School has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use However, you can use 11+ practice papers from other exam boards (such as GL Assessment, CEM and CSSE) to help your child prepare.
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Lincolnshire 11+ Ensure you double-check with Skegness Grammar School which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
This is just a sample of our extensive collection of 11+ practice papers. Please click here to see the full collection.
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond and cover and cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. As such they are very helpful for children hoping to pass the Lincolnshire 11+ to get into Skegness Grammar School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. As with the Bond papers, they cover all the main 11+ subjects: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. They remain useful and we encourage parents to download and use them with their children to help them get into Skegness Grammar School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful. They are straight-forward 10-question tests in Maths and English, following the same GL Assessment style (and multiple-choice format) as the Lincolnshire 11+.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors. These too are written in a GL Assessment style and make useful practice for children hoping to get into Skegness Grammar School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by CGP
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. As with the Bond, GL Assessment and Exam Ninja papers, they're written for the GL Assessment style, in multiple-choice format and are helpful for children hoping to pass their 11+ tests and get into Skegness Grammar School.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. If Skegness Grammar School ever used them then they don't anymore as grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these 11+ tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by 11+ For You
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "11+ For You".
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Examberry
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by "Examberry".
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Independent Junction
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by Independent Junction.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by IPS
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published some time ago by IPS (Internet Primary School Ltd).
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
11+ Practice Papers for Skegness Grammar School by Schofield & Sims
These 11+ practice papers were published by Schofield & Sims, a large UK educational publisher.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths |
School Information
Below you will find further information about Skegness Grammar School together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | Skegness Grammar School, Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire PE25 2QS |
|---|---|
| School Website | https://www.skegnessgrammar.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01754610000 |
| Email Address | enquiries@skegnessgrammar.co.uk |
| Gender | Mixed (both girls and boys) |
| Total Year 7 Places | 132 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 669 (340 Girls / 329 Boys) |
| Headteacher | Mr Jude Hunton |
Skegness Grammar School is a mixed (i.e. both girls and boys) school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 669 pupils attend Skegness Grammar School and it's led by the Headteacher, Mr Jude Hunton.
Skegness Grammar School Location
Below you will find a map showing the school's location:
Ofsted Information
Skegness Grammar School was last inspected by Ofsted on 21/09/2021 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 19/10/2021, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 21/09/2021 | 1 | 19/10/2021 | Good | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
Skegness Grammar School was inspected by Ofsted on 21 September 2021 and received an overall outcome of Good. The school was rated Good in all areas, including Quality of education, Behaviour and attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and management, and Sixth form provision.
This inspection result highlights the school's commitment to providing a high-quality education and a supportive environment for its students. The Good rating across all areas demonstrates the school's consistent performance and its ability to meet the needs of its students effectively.
GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at Skegness Grammar School for the 2022-23 academic year.
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| A-Level Subjects Offered |
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GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for Skegness Grammar School per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 10 | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Biology | 35 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Business Studies:Single | 47 | - | - | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Chemistry | 35 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 6 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Design & Technology | 16 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| English Language | 70 | 1 | - | 5 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| English Literature | 70 | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
| French | 19 | - | - | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Geography | 40 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 5 |
| History | 30 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 70 | - | - | - | 1 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 4 |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 16 | - | - | - | 4 | - | 6 | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Physics | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 10 |
| Religious Studies | 14 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Spanish | 50 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Drama & Theatre Studies | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 18 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Science: Double Award | 35 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Biology | 12 | - | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | - | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 21 | - | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry | 9 | - | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | |||
| Economics | 7 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | |||
| Geography | 15 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 6 | 2 | - | |||
| History | 9 | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | |||
| Mathematics | 12 | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |||
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 17 | - | 4 | 6 | 5 | 2 | - | - | |||
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | - | |||
| Physics | 9 | - | - | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | |||
| Psychology | 19 | - | 2 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | - | |||
| Sociology | 21 | - | - | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | - | |||
FAQ
Is Skegness Grammar School hard to get into?
Yes, Skegness Grammar School is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is Skegness Grammar School a private school?
No, Skegness Grammar School is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is Skegness Grammar School free?
Yes, Skegness Grammar School is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to Skegness Grammar School won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into Skegness Grammar School?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact Skegness Grammar School for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
