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The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

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 — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,126

Pupils

1,230

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough is selective — 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.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough

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 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.