Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Alford (QEGS) is a selective, co-educational, academy status Grammar School and Sixth Form in Alford, Lincolnshire, England. In 2021, the school held 544 pupils. The headteacher is G.Thompson. History The school motto is Cor Unum Via Una which translates as "One heart, one way," and is also the title of the school song. The school was first established in 1566 with the donation of £50 from an Alford merchant. In 1576 a charter was granted by Queen Elizabeth I "for the Education, Instruction and bringing up of children and Youth for ever to continue." In 1959, a new block was added to the school in preparation for the admittance of girls. The school attained grant-maintained status in 1989, and in 1999 was given Foundation status. Notable former pupils Adrian Benjamin, former actor Glenn Kirkham, England national team and GB hockey player Ted Smith (conservationist), who founded The Wildlife Trusts Air Marshal Sir John Sutton KCB, Lieutenant Governor of Jersey 1990-05 Sir William Hotham, barrister, serious fraud. Former teachers Francis Marbury in 1585 Notes External links School website BBC League Table Entry Grammar schools in Lincolnshire Educational institutions established in the 1560s 1566 establishments in England Academies in Lincolnshire Alford, Lincolnshire