The King's School, Grantham
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Grantham, The King's School is one of the larger schools of its kind in Lincolnshire, with around 1,216 pupils against a capacity of 1,086 - a sign of how sought-after places have become. Entry at 11 is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools, with selection by GL Assessment papers in Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Ofsted rated the school Good across every area at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form. Families looking for an academically focused, traditional grammar setting will find a school operating comfortably beyond its official roll.
How hard is it to get in?
Very competitive · 3 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand comfortably exceeds the 174 Year 7 places each year - a clear pass, not a borderline one, is what wins a place.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Latest results
Attainment 8
72.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 December 2022
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 72.7 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 95% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. These outcomes reflect the selective intake, and the pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.6 is broadly typical for a large state school. Ofsted judged quality of education Good throughout, sixth form included.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.84%
- EHC plans
- 0.58%
- English as additional language
- 14.7%
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
Schools nearby
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Bourne, East Midlands
Spalding Grammar School
Spalding, East Midlands
Spalding High School
Spalding, East Midlands
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A strong-performing boys' grammar where consistently Good Ofsted judgements meet results far above the national average. Competition for its 174 places is keen, and the roll already runs over capacity.
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The King's School, Grantham 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.