Skegness Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Skegness Grammar School, Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS
- Number of pupils: 700+ (co-educational, ages 11-18)
- Admissions contact: enquiries@skegnessgrammar.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ selection test
- Catchment area: Priority given to pupils within coastal catchment zone
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Exploring Skegness Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Founded in 1483, Skegness Grammar School is one of Lincolnshire’s most historic yet progressive selective schools, offering an outstanding coastal education for students aged 11-18. As a converter academy with a distinctive seaside location, the school combines academic rigour with unique marine science opportunities, consistently achieving excellent results at GCSE and A-Level.
The school offers a specialised curriculum with strengths in marine biology, environmental science and modern languages. With its coastal location, the school provides exceptional fieldwork opportunities and boasts specialist facilities including marine science labs, a coastal observatory and modern language suites. The school’s “Coastline Curriculum” integrates local environmental studies across subject areas.
Beyond academics, the school offers a distinctive enrichment programme including national-winning surfing and sailing teams, coastal conservation projects, and an award-winning performing arts department that capitalises on the town’s entertainment heritage.
Navigating the Application Process for Skegness Grammar School
- Understand Requirements: Review Lincolnshire 11+ testing process and coastal catchment rules
- Register for Testing: Complete Lincolnshire County Council’s registration by May deadline
- Attend Coastal Open Day: Experience the unique seaside learning environment
- Prepare Documents: Have birth certificate and two coastal address proofs ready
- Submit CAF: Complete Local Authority Common Application Form by 31 October
- Test Day: Lincolnshire 11+ administered in September at test centres
- Results: Receive standardised scores in October (national offer day 1 March)
- Appeals: Understand coastal priority consideration process
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What to Expect on Lincolnshire 11+ Test at Skegness Grammar School
The Lincolnshire 11+ consists of two GL Assessment papers:
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes):
- Coastal/environmental vocabulary focus
- Comprehension with science/nature themes
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes):
- Spatial and pattern recognition
- Marine-themed visual puzzles
- Format: Multiple-choice with separate answer sheets
- Scoring: Standardised age-adjusted scores (total possible 280)
- Pass Mark: Typically requires 220+ combined score
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Expert Tips for Lincolnshire Test Preparation
- Coastal Vocabulary: Study marine/environmental terminology
- Spatial Skills: Practice with nautical navigation puzzles
- Timed Practice: Simulate test conditions with seaside themes
- Error Analysis: Review mistakes using coastal analogies
- Wellbeing: Incorporate beach walks into study breaks
- Mock Tests: Complete 4+ full practice tests
- Local Context: Research Lincolnshire’s coastal geography
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