Schools in Horncastle, East Midlands (2025)
4 schools · 1,924 students · 3 academy, 1 local authority · median Pupils on roll 621.
Horncastle, in East Midlands, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,924 students. By level there are 2 secondary, 2 primary; by sector 3 academy, 1 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Horncastle's schools is 621, above the East Midlands median of 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle (91.9, top 10% of secondary schools nationally), followed by The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford (74.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and Horncastle Primary School (40.0, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle (788 students), The Banovallum School (621 students), Horncastle Primary School (417 students).
Ranked schools in Horncastle
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 192Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, HorncastleHorncastle · Academy Secondary66.2 Attainment 8 · 788 students
- 274The Edward Richardson Primary School, TetfordHorncastle · Local authority Primary90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 98 students
- 340Horncastle Primary SchoolHorncastle · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 417 students
- 433The Banovallum SchoolHorncastle · Academy Secondary41.9 Attainment 8 · 621 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Horncastle · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 91.9 Top 10% | 66.2 Attainment 8 | 788 |
| 2 | The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford Horncastle · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 74.0 Top 25% | 90% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 98 |
| 3 | Horncastle Primary School Horncastle · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.0 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 417 |
| 4 | The Banovallum School Horncastle · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 32.8 Lower 50% | 41.9 Attainment 8 | 621 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Horncastle?
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle is the highest-ranked school in Horncastle with a Success Index (England) of 91.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of secondary schools in England).
How many schools are in Horncastle?
Horncastle has 4 schools (2 secondary, 2 primary) educating 1,924 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Horncastle?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Horncastle is 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.