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Bourne Grammar School

Academy converter · Bourne · PE10 9JE

Ages 11–18 · 1,718 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

68.1

Overall absence

5.6%

Admissions demand

1.48 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-10-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.68
−20+2
Attainment 868.1
English & maths grade 5+94%
English & maths grade 4+98%
EBacc entry91%

EBacc APS: 6.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.9%
Unauthorised0.3%
Authorised absence
5.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,208

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.48 · Competitive

1st preferences

355

Places offered

240

1st-preference offers

240

Total preferences (any rank)
509
Preferred offers (top 3)
240
Applications from outside LA
156
Offers to outside-LA applicants
23
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

1,718 pupils · 1,700 places

Pupils on roll
1,718
Boys / girls
879 / 839
School capacity
1,700
Capacity fill
1,718 / 1,700 (101%)
Free school meals
7.3%
FSM pupils
89
Admissions policy
Selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Christian
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Academy trust
BOURNE GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Headteacher
Mr Mark Brunker

Location

Address
South Road
Postcode
PE10 9JE
Town
Bourne
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Grantham and Bourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Bourne, Lincolnshire, 1,718 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, selective admissions. Free school meals: 7.3%. Religious character: Christian.

Open schools in Bourne
10
Secondary schools in Bourne
2
Academies among open schools in Bourne
90% (9)
Open schools in PE10
11
Secondary in PE10
2
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BourneNear PE10

  • Bourne Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bourne · PE10 9DT · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att849.3
    • P80.6
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence7.4%

    0.8 miles away

  • Willoughby Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy special converter

    Bourne · PE10 9JD · Lincolnshire

    Ages 2–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM41.8%

    0.1 miles away

  • Bourne Westfield Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bourne · PE10 9QS · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence4.3%
    • FSM13.5%
    • Demand0.79

    0.8 miles away

  • Thurlby Community Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bourne · PE10 0EZ · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM24.9%
    • Demand0.91

    1.5 miles away

  • The Edenham Church of England School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bourne · PE10 0LP · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS282%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM19.1%
    • Demand0.92

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Brunker
Telephone
01778422288
Website
http://www.bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk/

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