The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 72.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
72.7
28.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
95%
53.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,216
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE KING'S SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Simon Pickett (Head Master)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery · 443m away
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Primary · 550m away
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary · 582m away
The Grantham Sandon School
Special school · 734m away
Newton Bridge Academy
Academy · 734m away
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 782m away
Cliffedale Primary School
Primary · 864m away
Questions parents ask
Is The King's School, Grantham a selective school?
Yes. The King's School, Grantham has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is The King's School, Grantham's Ofsted rating?
The King's School, Grantham was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham currently has 1,216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The King's School, Grantham take?
The King's School, Grantham caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham is in Grantham, NG31 6RP, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The King's School, Grantham have a sixth form?
Yes, The King's School, Grantham has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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