THE QUEEN ELIZABETH'S HIGH SCHOOL, GAINSBOROUGH in Lincolnshire, Gainsborough
Education Centre Information: The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough:
Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Lincolnshire
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery Provider: No Nursery Classes
Total Pupils: 1207
Number of boys: 544
Number of girls: 663
Admissions: Selective
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:
Formed in 1983 from amalgamation of Gainsborough Girls' High School and Queen Elizabeth Grammar School for Boys, which was founded in 1589 under charter from Queen Elizabeth I to Robert Somerscales. Occupies large site on campus to north of town. Since 1989, it has expanded from four-form entry to six-form entry. Admits top 25 per cent of ability range; takes pupils from Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire in addition to Lincolnshire. Strong in music and sport. Over-subscribed, with nearly three applications per place. Ethos: 'The school aims to maintain a friendly, caring and secure atmosphere, in which students can flourish, both in their academic studies and in the fullrange of other activities provided by the school'.
Address:
Address: Morton Terrace
Postcode: DN21 2ST
Lincolnshire, Gainsborough.
Telephone: 01427 612354
Fax: 01427 612856
Website: http://www.qehs.lincs.sch.uk
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