Bourne Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Bourne Grammar School, South Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire, PE10 9JE
- Number of pupils: 1,100+ (co-educational)
- Admissions contact: admissions@bourne-grammar.lincs.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 150
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ Selection Test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Lincolnshire residents)
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See Bourne Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Bourne Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1330 and re-established in 1920, Bourne Grammar School (BGS) is one of Lincolnshire’s top-performing selective schools. In 2023, the school achieved 86% 9-7 grades at GCSE and 79% A*-B at A-level, with students progressing to leading universities including Oxford, Cambridge, and Russell Group institutions.
The school offers a broad, challenging curriculum with particular strengths in STEM subjects, modern languages, and economics. BGS’s unique “Bourne Scholars” program provides enhanced opportunities for high-ability students, while its comprehensive pastoral system ensures all pupils receive individual support. The school’s £4.5m STEM centre features cutting-edge science and technology facilities.
Beyond academics, BGS provides an exceptional extracurricular program including national championship-winning robotics teams, award-winning music ensembles, and competitive sports academies. The school’s “Bourne Passport” scheme encourages students to develop leadership skills through community projects and international exchanges.
Navigating the Application process at Bourne Grammar School
- Registration: Apply for Lincolnshire 11+ test by July 15th of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Test Date: Lincolnshire 11+ taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit CAF to Lincolnshire County Council by October 31st
- Results: Standardised scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
- Appeals Process: For candidates scoring within the review range
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Bourne Grammar School
The Lincolnshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same day
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning (including comprehension)
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Standardised scoring system (minimum qualifying score typically 220+)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Lincolnshire
- Special arrangements available for students with SEN
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