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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AU

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

68.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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.

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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
68.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
53.5%
Basics 9-5
86.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

68.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2369.646.4
2023/2469.546.4
2024/2568.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.010.00
2023/24+1.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
52.2%
EBacc APS
6.03
EBacc 9-5
42.7%
EBacc 9-4
47.8%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.29
A*-A Grades
37.4%
A*-B Grades
67.3%
AAB+ %
19.9%

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 151 students entered

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Grantham College
0.09 km away · Further education
Newton Bridge Academy
0.31 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
The King's School, Grantham
0.58 km away · Academy converter
Good
Springwell Alternative Academy Grantham
0.74 km away · Free schools alternative provision
Good
The Priory Ruskin Academy
1.3 km away · Academy sponsor led
Outstanding

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About Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.6. The school has around 1,202 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

What is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School's latest exam results?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School located?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire (NG31 9AU).
How many pupils attend Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School has around 1,202 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School with other schools?
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