Welcome to The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Welcome to the QEHS Sixth Form Admissions PlatformWe’re delighted that you are considering joining Queen Elizabeth High School Sixth Form for September 2026.This platform is designed for both current QEHS Year 11 students and external applicants to complete their Sixth Form application quickly and easily.Please take your time to explore your subject options and provide all required information. Our team is here to support you throughout the process, and we look forward to helping you take the next exciting step in your education.Thank you for choosing QEHS Sixth Form. Your future starts here!
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Community school
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,126 Total
No. of Boys
542 (48.1%)
No. of Girls
584 (51.9%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
48.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
6.08%
A*/A grades
28.61%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
98%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
65%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Quick ApplyKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 13, 2025
Sixth Form Open Evening
Jan 31, 2026
Application Deadline
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 4 - Oct 23
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 21 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 22
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 24 - Nov 2
Christmas Holiday
Dec 20 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 14 - Feb 22
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 20
Summer Half Term
May 23 - May 31
Summer Holiday
Jul 23 - Sep 2
Alumni Stories
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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Exciting Enrichment Activities Coming Soon!
Stay tune! We'll be sharing information about exciting enrichment activities soon.
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About School
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |