What did School Atlas judge Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?

School Atlas judged Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.

How many pupils attend Skegness Grammar School?

Skegness Grammar School has 622 pupils on roll.

What ages does Skegness Grammar School take?

Skegness Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Skegness Grammar School located?

Skegness Grammar School is located in Skegness, PE25 2QS, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Skegness Grammar School?

Skegness Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Skegness Grammar School?

When Skegness Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted if they have reached the required standard for entry; 2. Eligible children with a sibling at the academy who will still be attending when the child is due to start; 3. Eligible children whose permanent address is within the school’s designated area for free transport with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 132 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are tied for the last place, the child scoring the highest will receive priority. If it is still not possible to distinguish between the applicants a lottery will be drawn by an independent person, not employed by the school or working in Children's Service Directorate at the local authority. There are entrance exams for admission into a grammar school. Details about the testing arrangements can be obtained from the school. This is a grammar school and applicants must meet the required standard in the admissions exam to be allocated a place. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

What is the largest ethnic background at Skegness Grammar School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Skegness Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Skegness Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted if they have reached the required standard for entry.
2Eligible children with a sibling at the academy who will still be attending when the child is due to start.
3Eligible children whose permanent address is within the school’s designated area for free transport with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority.
4Eligible children from all other areas with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority.

If two applications tie: If two or more children are tied for the last place, the child scoring the highest will receive priority. If it is still not possible to distinguish between the applicants a lottery will be drawn by an independent person, not employed by the school or working in Children's Service Directorate at the local authority. There are entrance exams for admission into a grammar school. Details about the testing arrangements can be obtained from the school. This is a grammar school and applicants must meet the required standard in the admissions exam to be allocated a place. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Skegness Grammar School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School has 622 pupils on roll.
What ages does Skegness Grammar School take?: Skegness Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Skegness Grammar School located?: Skegness Grammar School is located in Skegness, PE25 2QS, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Skegness Grammar School?: When Skegness Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted if they have reached the required standard for entry; 2. Eligible children with a sibling at the academy who will still be attending when the child is due to start; 3. Eligible children whose permanent address is within the school’s designated area for free transport with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 132 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are tied for the last place, the child scoring the highest will receive priority. If it is still not possible to distinguish between the applicants a lottery will be drawn by an independent person, not employed by the school or working in Children's Service Directorate at the local authority. There are entrance exams for admission into a grammar school. Details about the testing arrangements can be obtained from the school. This is a grammar school and applicants must meet the required standard in the admissions exam to be allocated a place. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.
What is the largest ethnic background at Skegness Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Skegness Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Skegness Grammar School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted if they have reached the required standard for entry.
2Eligible children with a sibling at the academy who will still be attending when the child is due to start.
3Eligible children whose permanent address is within the school’s designated area for free transport with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority.
4Eligible children from all other areas with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority.

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

Skegness Grammar School: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Skegness Grammar School's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Strong standard at its inspection in May 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School has 622 pupils on roll.
What ages does Skegness Grammar School take?: Skegness Grammar School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Skegness Grammar School located?: Skegness Grammar School is located in Skegness, PE25 2QS, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Skegness Grammar School?: Skegness Grammar School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Skegness Grammar School?: When Skegness Grammar School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and all previously looked after children, including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted if they have reached the required standard for entry; 2. Eligible children with a sibling at the academy who will still be attending when the child is due to start; 3. Eligible children whose permanent address is within the school’s designated area for free transport with priority being given to the order of distance with those living closest having priority, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 132 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are tied for the last place, the child scoring the highest will receive priority. If it is still not possible to distinguish between the applicants a lottery will be drawn by an independent person, not employed by the school or working in Children's Service Directorate at the local authority. There are entrance exams for admission into a grammar school. Details about the testing arrangements can be obtained from the school. This is a grammar school and applicants must meet the required standard in the admissions exam to be allocated a place. See the school’s full admissions policy for more information.
What is the largest ethnic background at Skegness Grammar School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Skegness Grammar School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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