Skegness Grammar School, Skegness
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Skegness Grammar School excels at developing well-rounded young people who are confident, articulate and thoughtful about complex issues. The school balances strong academic achievement with an exceptional range of clubs, trips and enrichment activities that help pupils develop their talents and interests. Staff provide highly effective pastoral care and support, particularly for vulnerable pupils, helping them succeed despite facing challenges.
Key Strengths
- Strong personal development programme with excellent pastoral care and support for vulnerable pupils
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge step-by-step
- Impressive enrichment and extra-curricular offer including sports, music, arts and specialist interests
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and conduct, with improving suspension rates
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching approaches are less well developed in certain subjects, with occasional mismatch between learning activities and pupils' needs
- Teachers sometimes choose activities that do not exactly match the needs of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Some parents have concerns about SEND provision and the school's approach to managing behaviour
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sport, music, arts, specialist interest clubs, choral singing at King's College Cambridge, enrichment events, visits to places of local, national and international interest, community service projects
Skegness Grammar School is a well-led school where pupils achieve well and develop into thoughtful, confident young people. The school provides an ambitious curriculum alongside extensive enrichment opportunities that help pupils reach high academic standards while preparing them for adult life.
At a Glance
30.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.1
Avg class size
34
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
622 pupils
898 capacity
276 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Skegness
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Skegness
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
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.79096%
Overall absence
22.28261%
Persistent absence
552
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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