
Head: James Fuller
An accessible girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Cutoff Score
220
78% of max
Distance Cutoff
17.67 mi
Applications
259
Offers Made
174
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
The school's catchment area includes the town of Grantham and surrounding villages.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 4 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Appeals Deadline
2026-03-27
Process
Block appeals for entry into Year 7 take place during Term 5 and/or 6, May-July. Appeals will be heard within 40 school days of the deadline for block appeals.
1. Register
1 Jun 2026
2. Take Test
Lincolnshire 11+
3. Results
17 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 15 grammar schools, administered by CEM (Durham University), testing English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two papers administered by CEM (Centre for Evaluation & Monitoring, Durham University). Papers contain a mix of English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM does not publish the maximum score.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
Open Evening
Year 5 Open Evening here at KGGS
8 Jul 2026
5:00pm
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
17 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
68.8
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
87%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
98%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
52%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.04
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
0%
Higher Education
−68pp vs grammar avg
62%
Russell Group
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Geography
178 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Business
104 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Art and Design
94 entries
50%
+5.6pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
8 entries
0%
-44.4pp vs school
Combined Science
52 entries
0%
-44.4pp vs school
Strongest at
Chemistry
84 entries
50%
+2.4pp vs school
Biology
80 entries
50%
+2.4pp vs school
Psychology
74 entries
50%
+2.4pp vs school
Watch list
Computer Science
5 entries
0%
-47.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Passes at grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, at least 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5 to 9, Grade 6 or above in subjects to be studied at A-level
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,202 / 1,200(100%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Passes at grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, at least 6 GCSE passes at Grade 5 to 9, Grade 6 or above in subjects to be studied at A-level
1:17.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.63%
Absence Rate
6.21%
Persistent Absence
Original fine buildings refurbished with new buildings, additions and modifications. Lifts and ramps installed for accessibility. Dedicated Sixth Form area in Harrowby House
Sports
Astroturf pitch, netball courts, tennis courts
STEM
Science labs, IT suites, technology workshops
Arts
Dedicated, modern art rooms
Library
Facilities for independent study available in the school library
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at bronze, silver and gold level, Young Enterprise scheme, exchange programmes with French, German, and Japanese schools, water polo, cross country, musical, choral and dramatic presentations
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Musical, choral and dramatic presentations throughout the year, house choir competitions
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Educational visits to Berlin, Florence, Venice, and the battlefields of France. Foreign exchange visits to France, Germany, Spain, and Japan
Community Service
Students encouraged to support local and national charities through Charities Committee
Uniform
Well-established uniform policy with parent support. Students expected to dress as ambassadors of the school
School Meals
Cashless cafeteria system with variety of dishes, dining room for packed meals, school shop with sandwiches and snacks. Awarded Department for Education School Food Achievement Award
Homework Policy
Regular homework set for all students. Students provided with school planner to record homework. Facilities for independent study available in library and ICT room
Behaviour Policy
Based upon expectation that all students will demonstrate responsibility for themselves, consideration towards others and loyalty to the school
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones not permitted in examinations
SEND Provision
Additional support provided for students with special educational needs. Efforts made for accessibility through lifts, ramps, and other aids. Access arrangements available for tests
4.5
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Route 1 from Grantham Town Centre, Route 2 from nearby villages
Nearest Station: Grantham Train Station
Transport Info
Please use Welham Street public car park as on-site parking is unavailable
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