King's School Grantham
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into King's School Grantham
Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
HealthySchool Size
1,216 pupils
About King's School Grantham
The King's School, Grantham combines high academic expectations with a genuine commitment to developing well-rounded, confident young people. Pupils here thrive in a calm, purposeful environment where they're encouraged to reach their full potential, and many sixth formers go on to secure places at top universities. Beyond the classroom, the school offers an impressive range of opportunities, from elite-level sports coaching to creative pursuits like choir and chess club, alongside meaningful community involvement. The inclusive, respectful ethos runs throughout, and parents frequently praise the school for providing something for everyone — a sentiment echoed by pupils who feel genuinely proud to be part of the King's community.
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
1,216
Total pupils
Ofsted Rating
Good
Overall effectiveness
Inspected 13/12/2022
Quality of Education
GoodBehaviour & Attitudes
GoodPersonal Development
GoodLeadership & Management
GoodSixth Form Provision
GoodAcademic Performance
Attainment 8
72.7
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
94.9%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Student Demographics
6.7%
Free School Meals
14.7%
English as Additional Language
0.58%
EHCP
5.84%
SEN Support