Lincolnshire 11+ — Grammar Schools, Format & Free Practice
The Lincolnshire 11+ is used by the county’s many grammar schools to select pupils for Year 7. Sat at the start of Year 6, it is the route into a large number of selective schools spread across Lincolnshire.
What the Lincolnshire 11+ tests
- ✓English — comprehension and grammar
- ✓Maths — arithmetic and problem solving
- ✓Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
Format & key facts
Exam board: GL Assessment, used by Lincolnshire’s grammar schools.
Sat in September at the start of Year 6.
Lincolnshire has many grammar schools, so families often apply to more than one.
A standardised score determines whether a child reaches the qualifying standard.
Exact dates, deadlines and scores change each year — always confirm on the official Lincolnshire admissions website.
Grammar schools in Lincolnshire
Examples of grammar schools that select using the Lincolnshire 11+:
How to prepare for the Lincolnshire 11+
- 💡With many schools to choose from, check the catchment and priority rules for each.
- 💡Practise all three reasoning and subject areas so no section lets your child down.
- 💡Use timed practice to build accuracy under exam pressure.
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Lincolnshire 11+ — questions parents ask
How many grammar schools are there in Lincolnshire?▸
Lincolnshire has a large number of grammar schools across the county, including Carre’s, Kesteven & Sleaford, Boston, Bourne and Spalding, most using the GL-based 11+.
What does the Lincolnshire 11+ cover?▸
English, Maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning, set by GL Assessment.
When is the Lincolnshire 11+ taken?▸
In September at the start of Year 6. Confirm the exact dates and registration deadline with each school.