Education in Lincolnshire
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Lincolnshire is one of the few counties within the UK that still uses the Eleven plus to decide who may attend grammar school. Notable grammar schools in the county include:
- Skegness Grammar School - notable as the first school in Great Britain to apply for and receive, 'grant-maintained' status.
- King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth also uses the Eleven plus to select pupils. The school recently celebrated it's 450th Charter Day in 2001 to mark the day, on September 21st 1551, when King Edward VI signed the charter to maintin the school's existence following the dissolution of the religious guilds and the monastery in the town. Former pupils of 'KEVIGS' include Captain John Smith founder of Virginia, Sir John Franklin and Alfred Lord Tennyson.
- Boston Grammar School is another ancient educational institution, having been founded by charter of William and Mary in 1555. It was used as the model for Boston Latin School which was the first school of the new colony in what became the United States of America. Boston Grammar School's current library, built in 1567, is believed to be the oldest academic building in continuous use in England.
- The King's School, Grantham traces its history back to 1329 when the first teacher was appointed. In 1528 the school was re-endowed by Bishop Richard Foxe of Winchester who also foudned Corpus Christi College, Oxford. The school library, a grade I listed building, was the original School House. Among its many old boys are Lord Burghley, Chancellor to Queen Elizabeth I, and Sir Isaac Newton.
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School with specialist science status, opened in 1910 on the present extensive and attractive site overlooking the town of Grantham. The original, fine buildings have been refurbished and, together with new buildings, additions and modifications made over the years, provide excellent accommodation and facilities for today's students. Its most famous old girl is Margaret Thatcher, Britain's first woman prime minister.
Despite the bias towards selection, there are many comprehensive schools in Lincolnshire with excellent records. The Priory (formerly the Lincoln School of Science and Technology) is well regarded and achieves results comparable with the selective schools. William Farr School at Welton recently topped the national list for 'A level' results and was described in a recent OFSTED report as "outstanding".
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County town: Lincoln Other settlements: Boston | Bourne | The Deepings | Gainsborough | Grantham | Louth | Skegness | Sleaford | Spalding | Stamford Parliamentary Constituencies: Boston and Skegness | Gainsborough | Grantham and Stamford | Lincoln | Louth and Horncastle | Sleaford and North Hykeham | South Holland and The Deepings Districts: Boston | East Lindsey | Lincoln | North Kesteven | South Holland | South Kesteven | West Lindsey Further details: Geography | History | Education | Transport | Places of interest | Diocese |
