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Caistor Grammar School 11+ admissions
A mixed grammar school in Lincolnshire, for ages 11 to 18. What the school, the council and the test organisers have published about getting in.
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Which test
Two verbal reasoning tests: standard written and multiple-choice
Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Score to qualify
220
Combined standardised score. September 2027 entry
Catchment, 2027 entry
For 2027 entry, in-catchment residence is within 6.5 miles straight-line from school on 1 September 2026.
Year 7 places
96
September 2027 entry
Which 11+ test?
- Test
- Two verbal reasoning tests: standard written and multiple-choice
- Which entry year
- Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
Area test guide: The Lincolnshire Consortium 11+.
Dates for September 2028 entry
For children in Year 5 now (2026 to 2027).
Open events
- Open evening for September 2027 entry
- 6 May 2026This date has passed.
Scores: qualifying and offered
A qualifying score puts a child in the running. It is not an offer. The lowest score offered shows how far down the list places went that year.
Qualifying scores
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Qualifying score | 220 combined standardised score |
To see how age changes a standardised score, try the age standardisation calculator.
Catchment and distance
Many grammar schools give priority by where you live. Always check your address against the official policy or map.
- What the policy says
- For 2027 entry, in-catchment residence is within 6.5 miles straight-line from school on 1 September 2026.Read the full admissions policy: the summary leaves out other priorities.
Places and demand
How many Year 7 places there are, and how many children applied or sat the test, as published.
Places
| Entry | What | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027 | Published admission number (Year 7 places) | 96 |
Ofsted and GCSE results
- Last graded inspection
- Good, 24 May 2022
- Reports
- Read the Ofsted reports
GCSE results (DfE)
| Year | Pupils | Attainment 8 | Grade 5+ in English and maths | EBacc average point score | Progress 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 to 2025 | 94 | 69.8 | 89.4% | 6.88 | Not available |
| 2023 to 2024 | 100 | 71.1 | 94% | 7.03 | 0.68 |
| 2022 to 2023 | 101 | 69.2 | 91.1% | 6.77 | 0.55 |
Appeals
A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. An admission appeal is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or for a selection review.
The appeal deadline will be in the offer letter.
Questions parents ask
What 11+ test does Caistor Grammar School use?
Two verbal reasoning tests: standard written and multiple-choice. Last confirmed for September 2027 entry. Not yet confirmed for 2028.
What score do you need for Caistor Grammar School?
Qualifying score for September 2027 entry: 220 combined standardised score. Past scores do not predict the 2028 score, and a score on the boundary did not always get a place.
How many Year 7 places does Caistor Grammar School have?
Published admission number (Year 7 places): 96 (September 2027 entry).
Does Caistor Grammar School have a catchment area?
For 2027 entry, in-catchment residence is within 6.5 miles straight-line from school on 1 September 2026. Always check the full admissions policy before you apply.
Can I appeal if my child is not offered a place at Caistor Grammar School?
Yes. A refused school place can be appealed to an independent panel; follow the decision letter and admission authority procedure. The deadline is in your offer letter. An appeal about a place is different from asking for a test to be re-marked or reviewed.
Sources
Where each figure on this page comes from.
- ea-edubase-api-prod.azurewebsites.net · School name, address, age range and type (DfE Get Information about Schools) · checked 27 September 2026
- caistorgrammar.com · Test provider and format, Qualifying scores, Catchment or priority area, Qualifying score · checked 27 September 2026
- cdn.yello.link · Places, Published admission number (Year 7 places) · checked 27 September 2026
- caistorgrammar.com · Open events · checked 27 September 2026
- assets.publishing.service.gov.uk · Ofsted inspections (as at 31 August 2026) · checked 27 September 2026
- explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk · GCSE results 2024 to 2025 (DfE), GCSE results 2023 to 2024 (DfE), GCSE results 2022 to 2023 (DfE) · checked 27 September 2026
- gov.uk · How school admission appeals work · checked 27 September 2026
For anything not shown here, the school's admissions page is the source to trust.