The King's School, Grantham

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The King's School, Grantham is a secondary school in Grantham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 2nd of 6 secondary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 13 December 2022, report published 6 February 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

177 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score72.7

72.7, 26.6 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths94.9%

94.9%, 49.5 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths99.4%

99.4%, 34.6 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.6%

57.6%, 17.1 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.78

6.78, 2.69 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

154 students

Average point score per A level entry43.00

43.00, 8 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,221 pupils on roll, with places for 1,086

Eligible for free school meals7.5%

7.5%, 19 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15%

15%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support6.4%

6.4%, 8.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.7%

0.7%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The King's School, Grantham

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 68.8
The Priory Ruskin Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 41.4
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.3
Walton Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.1
The Priory Belvoir Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE KING'S SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Boys
Admissions: Selective
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Simon Pickett
Phone: 01476563180
Website: kings.lincs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 137166

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.