Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · NG31 9AU
A selective girls' grammar in Grantham, Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School holds an Ofsted rating of Outstanding across every category, from quality of education and behaviour to personal development, leadership and its sixth form. With 1,202 pupils against a capacity of 1,200, it is a large school running at full stretch, which speaks to its popularity locally. Entry at 11 is shared with the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools and is competitive, with 175 places on offer each year. The mix of pupils includes a notable proportion for whom English is an additional language, at around 15%.
1,202
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
175
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,202
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.6
- Location
- Grantham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.kestevengrantham.lincs.sch.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 175
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Exam dateNext
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
68.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
87%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results are well ahead of national norms: an average Attainment 8 score of 68.8 sits far above the national figure of 46.9, and 87% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 17.6 supports this academic strength, and Ofsted judged both the quality of education and the sixth form to be Outstanding. This is a school suited to able girls who will thrive in a high-achieving environment.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 9.48%
- EHC plans
- 0.33%
- English as additional language
- 14.6%
- Free school meals
- 7.5%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 19 September 2023
The last word
An academically formidable girls' grammar with straight Outstanding grades from Ofsted. Strong preparation is essential for the consortium's Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning entry.
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School located?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School is located at Sandon Road, Grantham, NG31 9AU.
What type of school is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School test in the 11+?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School use for the 11+?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School belong to?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School offer?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School has a published admission number of 175 places.
How many pupils attend Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School has approximately 1,202 pupils on roll.
What is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School's Ofsted rating?
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 19 September 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.