choice of returning to local education authority funding or opting for foundation status. Academy The school converted to academy status on 1 September 2012, and is now sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust. Notable alumni Noël Greig, playwright and gay rights campaigner. Tom Jarvis, Commonwealth Games table tennis player Debbie Jenner (Doris D), dancer in the Netherlands Neil Wallis, former deputy editor of the News of the World, former editor of the Sunday People. Robin Hunter-Clarke, Chief of Staff to the UK Independence Party in the National Assembly for Wales and Chief of Staff to Neil Hamilton. Former teachers John Littlewood (chess player) taught French and Maths from 1955-67; he ran the school chess team References External links The Skegness Grammar School Website BBC - Skegness Grammar School exam results BBC - Grammar schools dominate the league tables Boarding schools in Lincolnshire State funded boarding schools in England Educational institutions established in the 15th century Grammar schools in Lincolnshire 1483 establishments in England Academies in Lincolnshire Skegness