11+ in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire retains a number of grammar schools across towns such as Lincoln, Grantham, Boston and Sleaford, most using GL-style assessment. It is a broad selective area with grammar places spread across the county.
Exam board
GL Assessment (county grammars)
Competition
With grammars in several towns, the county system is comparatively accessible, though individual schools vary in demand.
Deadlines
The Lincolnshire 11+ is sat in the autumn of Year 6; registration generally runs through the preceding summer.
Parent guide
- GL-style practice across Maths, English and reasoning aligns with most Lincolnshire grammars.
- Confirm which test and standardised threshold applies to your target schools.
- Consider travel and catchment across the county’s spread-out grammars.
We’re adding individual school guides for Lincolnshire. In the meantime, browse all grammar school guides or compare GL vs CEM.
Top tips for Lincolnshire
- Use GL papers to build format familiarity and pace.
- Check each school’s specific qualifying arrangements.
FAQs
Does Lincolnshire still have the 11+?+
Yes — Lincolnshire keeps a selective system with grammar schools in several towns, admitting via a GL-style 11+ test.
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