King's School Grantham
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Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam dateOfsted: Good

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.6:1

Healthy

School 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

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,216

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 13/12/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Good

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

72.7

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

94.9%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,216 pupilsAbout Average
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Student Demographics

6.7%

Free School Meals

14.7%

English as Additional Language

0.58%

EHCP

5.84%

SEN Support

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