Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alford

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS) is a school in Alford, Lincolnshire for pupils in aged 11-18. The headteacher is Miss A. Francis and the school motto is Cor Unum Via Una which translates as "One in heart and goal."

First established in 1566 with the donation of £50 from an Alford Merchant. In 1576 a charter was granted by Queen Elizabeth I "for the Education, Instruction and bringing up of children and Youth for ever to continue." In 1959 a new block was added to the school in preparation of girls being admitted. The school attained grant-maintained status in 1989, and in 1999 moved to Foundation status.

The school recently (2004) achieved business and enterprise status. This gave the school the funds to build a new ICT and Business/Maths suite. This new suite is complete with interactive whiteboards, projectors, 48 computers and video conferencing facilities.