Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, Alford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school creates a warm, positive environment where pupils feel genuinely cared for and supported. Staff have high expectations of all learners and provide effective help for those who need it, including pupils with special educational needs. Pupils achieve well in national tests and are excellently prepared for their next steps, with many progressing to top universities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils speak articulately and with confidence, and many enjoy reading as a leisure activity
- Strong attendance rates with leaders providing effective support for pupils who struggle
- Positive behaviour and relationships - pupils work with determination and support each other well
- Effective careers programme helping pupils transition to prestigious universities and ambitious next steps
- Staff receive excellent training with high morale and staff enthusiasm about professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have underdeveloped handwriting and staff support has only been partially successful
- In some subjects not tested nationally, pupils do not have sufficient opportunities to explore material thoroughly, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Leaders occasionally miss areas where the curriculum is not working as well as intended
- Limited opportunities for pupils to reflect on the spiritual side of life and how religious beliefs influence people's views
- Religious education opportunities in the sixth form are not fully developed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment provision, careers programme, sixth form enrichment alongside chosen subjects
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford is a selective academy where pupils are well prepared with knowledge, skills and qualifications for their next steps. The school has established a positive learning environment with high expectations and strong pastoral support.
At a Glance
16.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.0
Avg class size
25
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
565 pupils
628 capacity
63 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Alford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alford
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(105)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.16861%
Overall absence
14.60674%
Persistent absence
445
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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