11 Plus Information | What are Grammar Schools? | Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools

Lincolnshire's 14 Grammar schools are 11-18 selective schools that are open to all children who qualify, subject to sufficient places and suitable transport being available. They provide a distinctive academic curriculum that stretches able children, and offers a wide range of educational opportunities, both in and out of the classroom.

The grammar schools are non-fee paying state schools and play a key part in secondary school provision across the county. They fall currently into two categories. Foundation and voluntary aided schools are responsible for their own admissions; community schools adopt the admissions scheme agreed by the Local Authority. The Local Authority is not responsible for selection arrangements and testing but does coordinate the admissions process through which parents make applications to the schools of their choice.

During the School Year 2010-11 a number of Grammar Schools took Selective Academy status. They now receive funding directly from central Government and have loosened their ties to Lincolnshire County Council, but this does not affect their relationship with the Consortium and the joint selection arrangements. Since other Schools within the Consortium are still considering similar moves and changes may occur at different times during the academic year this website will not reflect the alterations until the process is completed. Parents will be able to ascertain the current position by accessing individual School's details and Admissions Policies.

You can find out more about each grammar school using the links provided.