The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Catchment Area
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a community secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1126 pupils, and a capacity of 1230 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,126
Pupils
1,230
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough?
The catchment area for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: 1230 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough has a published admission number of 1230 places. 1126 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1230, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 10.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Gainsborough.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough: School Information
- Full address
- Morton Terrace, Gainsborough, DN21 2ST
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 10.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 120655
Other Secondary Schools in Gainsborough
If The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Gainsborough are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
What is the catchment area for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough? ▾
The catchment area for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough oversubscribed? ▾
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is operating close to its capacity of 1230 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough? ▾
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough cover? ▾
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is a secondary school in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough? ▾
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.