Schools in Horncastle
5 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Banovallum School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horncastle Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Lawrence School Academy special converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.