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The King's School, Grantham

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The King's School, Grantham

Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP

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Boys
Pupils
1,216
Ages
11-18
FSM
6.7%
Attainment 8
72.6
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
GL Assessment

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Most Lincolnshire grammars use the GL Assessment test arranged through the LA or the school. Check each school's registration process.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
72.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
62.9%
Basics 9-5
94.9%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.6%
EBacc APS
6.77
EBacc 9-5
54.8%
EBacc 9-4
57.1%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
43.00
A*-A Grades
47.2%
A*-B Grades
71.6%
AAB+ %
38.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 159 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The King's School, Grantham

The King's School, Grantham is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.6. The school has around 1,216 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The King's School, Grantham, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — Good
  2. May 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: The King's School, Grantham)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The King's School, Grantham

What is The King's School, Grantham's Ofsted rating?
The King's School, Grantham received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The King's School, Grantham's latest exam results?
The King's School, Grantham: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 72.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The King's School, Grantham located?
The King's School, Grantham is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire (NG31 6RP).
How many pupils attend The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham has around 1,216 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The King's School, Grantham with other schools?
View The King's School, Grantham's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Lincolnshire.