The King's School, Grantham
Grantham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands · NG31 6RP
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.
1,216
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
174
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6
- Location
- Grantham, Lincolnshire, East Midlands
- Website
- http://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 174
- 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
72.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 5.84%
- EHC plans
- 0.58%
- English as additional language
- 14.7%
- Free school meals
- 6.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 13 December 2022
The last word
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
Where is The King's School, Grantham located?
The King's School, Grantham is located at Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP.
What type of school is The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham is a state grammar school in East Midlands.
What subjects does The King's School, Grantham test in the 11+?
The King's School, Grantham tests Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The King's School, Grantham use for the 11+?
The King's School, Grantham's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The King's School, Grantham 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The King's School, Grantham 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to The King's School, Grantham?
For 2027 entry, the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The King's School, Grantham 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The King's School, Grantham releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The King's School, Grantham belong to?
The King's School, Grantham is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does The King's School, Grantham offer?
The King's School, Grantham has a published admission number of 174 places.
How many pupils attend The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham has approximately 1,216 pupils on roll.
What is The King's School, Grantham's Ofsted rating?
The King's School, Grantham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 13 December 2022.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.