Carre's Grammar School
School summary
A selective state grammar in Sleaford, Carre's draws academically able pupils from across Lincolnshire through the county's shared 11+ process. With 799 pupils against a capacity of 830, it is close to full, reflecting steady demand for places. Ofsted judged the school Good across every category at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form, behaviour and leadership. The intake is broadly settled, with relatively modest proportions of pupils receiving SEN support, on free school meals or with English as an additional language.
How hard is it to get in?
Competitive · 2 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand exceeds the 120 Year 7 places in most years, though less sharply than at the most oversubscribed schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
58
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
78%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 58 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 78% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.4 is fairly typical for a school of this size. These outcomes are consistent with a selective intake and a Good rating for quality of education.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Executive Headteacher · Nick Law
Sixth form
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Good
A-level subjects
Beyond the classroom
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1604
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 4.76%
- EHC plans
- 0.63%
- English as additional language
- 5.6%
- Free school meals
- 9.2%
Schools nearby
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford, East Midlands
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham, East Midlands
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham, East Midlands
The Boston Grammar School
Boston, East Midlands
Bourne Grammar School
Bourne, East Midlands
Boston High School
Boston, East Midlands
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Carre's Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.