Skegness Grammar School

About Skegness Grammar School

Skegness Grammar School has turned a corner academically, with its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 awarding a Good rating across all five categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This marks a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2017, when the school was rated Requires Improvement overall. The most telling exam metric is the school’s Progress 8 score of -0.02, which places it in the 'Average' banding nationally. That figure is slightly above the Lincolnshire local authority average of -0.06, meaning pupils here make progress broadly in line with the national average. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 52.4, and 67.3% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. In the East Lindsey area, Skegness Grammar ranks 7th out of 12 schools by Progress 8, and sits at the 28th spot out of 57 state secondaries across the whole county.

At sixth form, the picture is more mixed. The school’s A-level value added score is -0.36, which the Department for Education classifies as 'Below average', and the average points per entry is 29.53, equivalent to a grade C. Just 9% of entries achieved AAB or higher. That said, the school’s EBacc entry rate of 35.5% is reasonable, and the EBacc average point score of 4.83 suggests a solid core of academic subjects. The school has a strong focus on maths, with a Progress 8 maths score of +0.23, while English sits at -0.21. The sixth form is small, with 69 pupils in the most recent data, and offers a Sixth Form Centre among its facilities. For parents weighing up options, the school’s overall academic profile is one of steady improvement from a low base, with good core provision at GCSE but a sixth form that may suit students aiming for solid B/C grades rather than the highest A-level outcomes.

Skegness Grammar is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 183 applications for just 71 places, with 125 first-preference applications and 66 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.58. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary with a capacity of 898 but currently has 634 pupils on roll, so there is room for growth. Facilities include science labs, an astro turf, music rooms, and playing fields, and the sports programme covers everything from gymnastics and martial arts to hockey and swimming. The school also runs a wide range of clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. SEND provision is broad, covering autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. With 25.6% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake. It will suit families looking for a well-subscribed local grammar with improving GCSE outcomes and a decent range of extracurricular opportunities.

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