Best 3 Secondary schools in West Lindsey – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough (Secondary) in Gainsborough; William Farr CofE Comprehensive School (Secondary) in Lincoln; Caistor Grammar School (Secondary) in Market Rasen — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough, William Farr CofE Comprehensive School and Caistor Grammar School. They are secondary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, Lincoln, Lincolnshire and Market Rasen, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough), published Jan 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough (Jan 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 3,250, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–15–20%; all under Lincolnshire local authority.

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Attribute	The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough DN21 2ST	William Farr CofE Comprehensive School LN2 3JB	Caistor Grammar School LN7 6QJ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Community school	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Gainsborough Lincolnshire DN21 2ST	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3JB	Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN7 6QJ
Latest Ofsted	2 29 Jan 2024	2 5 Dec 2022	2 12 Jul 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 650 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1230	1496	649
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Selective	Non-selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)	Lincolnshire (925)
Website	www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk	www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk	www.caistorgrammar.com
Telephone	01427612354	01673866900	01472851250
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

DN21 2ST

Phase / Type: Secondary • Community school
Location: Gainsborough
Lincolnshire
DN21 2ST
Ofsted: 2 29 Jan 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01427612354

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

LN2 3JB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 3JB
Ofsted: 2 5 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01673866900

Caistor Grammar School

LN7 6QJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN7 6QJ
Ofsted: 2 12 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 650 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.caistorgrammar.com
Telephone: 01472851250

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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