Caistor Grammar School

What Caistor Grammar School does

Caistor Grammar School is a selective, co-educational 11-18 academy located on Church Street in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England. It serves academically able students who pass the school's 11+ Verbal Reasoning entrance test (threshold 220+), selecting from the upper quartile of the ability range within a defined 6.5-mile catchment. The school delivers the full secondary and post-16 curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSEs, A-Levels, and vocational pathways, with reported outcomes of 56% of GCSE grades at 9-7 and 38% of A-Levels at A*-A - both materially above national averages.

The school operates a split-site campus (main site plus a field located half a mile away) and runs an extensive enrichment programme of over 50 weekly clubs, Duke of Edinburgh at all three award levels, and an annual school production cycle (Crazy For You 2024, Grease 2025, Little Shop of Horrors 2026). The technology stack is entirely commodity: Microsoft 365 for email and parent portal, Google Forms for applications, Cirqa for library management, and Bromcom/SISRA for student progress tracking. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no mobile application; a virtual tour on the school website and TikTok/Facebook channels support admissions marketing.

Commercially, the school is a state-funded academy operating under a charitable trust governance model with no parent company or external ownership. Revenue is dominated by Department for Education per-pupil funding with marginal ancillary income from termly music lesson fees (e.g., £16.68 per 20-minute violin lesson). The go-to-market is an admissions-led sales process structured around the 11+ entry test, an annual Open Evening in May, in-year admissions for Years 7-10, and a separate Sixth Form entry pathway (no admissions test, applications closing end of February). Customer engagement is reinforced through the Caistorians' Association alumni network and a Careers Connects Employers programme supporting Gatsby Benchmark compliance.

Name

Caistor Grammar School

Legal name

Caistor Grammar School

Website

https://caistorgrammar.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Caistor Grammar School is a selective, state-funded 11-18 co-educational academy in Lincolnshire, England, delivering GCSE and A-Level education to approximately 750 students within a 6.5-mile catchment, funded primarily by UK government per-pupil grants.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Caistor

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Academy Funding: As an academy, Caistor Grammar School receives government funding per student from the DfE. This funds core educational operations.
2. Music Lessons: Charges for individual instrumental lessons during term time. Lessons provided by Lincolnshire Music Service or school music staff. Termly invoices sent via MCAS.
3. 16-19 Bursary Fund Administration: School receives and distributes DfE 16-19 Bursary Fund to support students with transport, meals, books and equipment costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caistor Grammar School is a selective co-educational 11–18 academy in Lincolnshire delivering state-funded secondary and sixth form education. Its core offering is academic instruction across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, preparing students for GCSE and A-Level examinations, complemented by an extensive extra-curricular programme, instrumental music lessons, careers guidance, SEND support, and pastoral counselling services.

Product overview

Caistor Grammar School is a selective co-educational 11-18 academy in Lincolnshire providing secondary and sixth-form education. The school offers a broad curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, including GCSE and A-Level programmes, alongside enrichment activities such as music lessons, school productions, careers guidance, counselling services, and a library with e-book access.

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Products and services

• Year 7 Selective Entry (11+ Admissions) Selective entry into the academy's Year 7 cohort through online registration followed by two Verbal Reasoning tests (Standard and Multiple Choice), with a 220+ score required for eligibility. Designed for academically able students typically aged 10-11 residing primarily in the 6.5-mile catchment area of the school in Lincolnshire.
• In-Year Admissions (Years 7-10) Admissions outside the normal Year 7 entry round, allowing transfer into Years 7-10 subject to appropriate selection testing for the year group of application. Results are issued within 10 school days; applicants are placed on a waiting list if the Published Admission Number has been reached.
• Sixth Form Entry (Year 12 A-Level Programme) Two-year A-Level programme for Year 12 and Year 13 students, open to internal Year 11 students progressing and to external applicants from other schools. Admission does not require a test; applicants must meet per-subject entry qualifications detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus. Application closing date is typically the end of February with an Open Evening held in November.
• Instrumental Music Lessons Paid individual instrumental lessons delivered during term time covering violin, viola, piano, keyboard, woodwind, guitar, drum, brass, percussion, cello, double bass, and singing. Provided by Lincolnshire Music Service or school music staff; 10-12 lessons per term with invoices issued termly via MCAS. Violin, viola, piano and keyboard charged at £50.04 per hour (£16.68 per 20-minute lesson); other disciplines £43.50 per hour (£14.50 per 20-minute lesson) set by Lincolnshire Music Service who bills parents directly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 56% of all GCSE results were top grades 9-7; 97% grades 9-4; 88% achieved Ebacc
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Lincolnshire Music ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides instrumental music lessons for woodwind, guitar, drum, brass, percussion, cello, double bass and singing. Sets hourly rate for these lessons (£43.50/hour). Bills parents directly for lessons. School coordinates timetable.
• Price and BucklandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOnline supplier of bespoke PE kit with school logo. Parents order through pbuniform-online.co.uk/caistor.
• GreenswearminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier located at 41 High Street, Cleethorpes, DN35 8JY. Physical storefront for school uniform purchases.
• Shah's UniformminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniform supplier located at 109 West Street, Scunthorpe, DN15 6EQ. Physical storefront for school uniform purchases.
• Careers Connects EmployersmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerVarious employers visit to provide careers education including Barrister James Smith, Finance Director Helen Bridges, British Army, Franklin College, Grimsby Institute, Lincoln UTC, OSL Consulting Engineers, TEC Apprenticeships, WaterBear The College of Music, and medical/law professionals. Supports Gatsby Benchmarks compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pate's Grammar School: Selective co-educational grammar school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Comparable as a high-performing UK grammar school with similar selective 11+ intake and a strong track record of top GCSE/A-Level outcomes.
• Tiffin School: Selective boys' grammar school in Kingston upon Thames. Comparable as a high-performing UK grammar school using selective entrance testing and pursuing top GCSE/A-Level outcomes; differs geographically.
• The King's School, Grantham: Selective co-educational grammar school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Closest geographic peer with directly overlapping catchment, comparable selective 11+ admissions, and similar academic track record.
• Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, Wakefield: Selective co-educational grammar school in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Comparable selective grammar model, similar broad curriculum orientation, and strong university progression track record.
• St. Olave's Grammar School: Selective boys' grammar school in Orpington, Kent. Comparable as a high-performing selective UK grammar school with selective 11+ entrance testing and a strong academic outcomes reputation.
• Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School: Selective state-funded girls' grammar school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving the same region as Caistor Grammar School. Directly comparable on selective intake model, GCSE/A-Level outcomes orientation, and Lincolnshire county catchment.

Regional players

• Bourne Academy: Secondary school in Bourne, Lincolnshire, serving an overlapping regional catchment. Comparable as a Lincolnshire state secondary, though non-selective in intake model.
• William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School: Large Lincolnshire secondary school in Welton serving a similar regional catchment. Comparable on secondary school operations in Lincolnshire, but differs on selective vs comprehensive intake.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Caistor-Grammar-School/100063883401721
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/caistor-grammar-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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