Bourne Grammar School
Overview:
Bourne Grammar School
Bourne Grammar School boasts a rich legacy, dating back to its founding in 1330. Once an Arts College, it proudly transitioned to academy status in 2012. The school fosters a strong sense of community through its unique house system, where each house bears the name of its founding leader: Behn, Meitner, Rorschach, and Tinbergen.
Bourne Grammar School has consistently ranked among the top three best-performing schools in the East Midlands, renowned for its exceptional exam results. This success stems from a comprehensive curriculum that empowers students to excel across diverse disciplines, from languages and sciences to technology and social studies. Beyond academics, Bourne Grammar School cultivates a well-rounded learning environment that goes beyond textbooks. The house system fosters collaboration and leadership, while the extensive curriculum equips students with the skills and knowledge to thrive in a dynamic world.
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Catchment:
>100
Mixed Grammar
Lincolnshire
Distance to the school becomes a deciding factor when Bourne Grammar School faces an overload of applications, even though they lack a formal catchment area.
Number of places in Year 7:
150
Total number of students:
978
Competition:
4+ applicants for every place
Bourne Grammar School, South Road, Bourne PE10 9JE, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
Lincolnshire 11+ Exam consists of two papers comprising of Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
The Lincolnshire 11+ Exam, developed by GL Assessment, assesses Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning through a multiple-choice format.
This examination comprises two papers.
The initial paper focuses on Verbal Reasoning, lasting for 50 minutes and featuring 80 questions. Various question types are presented in concise sections.
The second paper is administered a week later, encompassing Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning. This paper comprises five sections, each lasting 7 minutes and containing 14 questions. The first three sections address Non-Verbal Reasoning, while the last two sections pertain to Spatial Reasoning.
Exam Date:
Registration Starts:
Registration Closes:
13th September 2025, 20th September 2025
10th January 2025
31st March 2025
The specific method of publishing 11+ Lincolnshire results may vary, but typically, the results are communicated through mail or postal services.
How to prepare:
We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the GL Assessment (Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning and Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning) . The sessions are online and highly interactive. Speak to us about how we can help your child.
Mock Exams: Our mock exams are designed to reflect the real exam in complexity and format. Click here to view the mock exam schedule.
Practice Papers: Practice packs designed to help your child master the entire syllabus.