Head: Simon Pickett
An accessible boys' grammar school in Lincolnshire with a Good 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
242
86% of max
Distance Cutoff
15 mi
Applications
300
Offers Made
174
Distance (after pass)
All who pass qualify. Places then by distance.
Within 30 miles
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 30 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
20 places
Appeals Deadline
2001-03-01
Process
Right to appeal to an independent appeal committee after allocation of places on 1 March. Must include The King's School on preference form to appeal.
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. Part of Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools using GL Assessment tests. Qualification standard is at least 220 representing the most able 25% of pupils. Historical lowest scores offered: March 2026 - 242, March 2025 - 232, March 2024 - 237, March 2023 - 225, March 2022 - 234, March 2021 - 229. Partnered with Atom Learning to provide free 11+ familiarisation for Pupil Premium eligible students. Tests conducted according to JCQ guidelines.
Max
282
Qualifying Score
220
78% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
1 Jun 2026
Open Evening
For Year 5 students considering 11+ for entry in September 2027 and Sixth Form candidates. Head Master presentations at 18:00, 18:45 and 19:30
28 Jun 2026
6:00pm
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
7 Jul 2026
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
72.7
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
58%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.78
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.
72%
Higher Education
+4pp vs grammar avg
67%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
354 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Physics
312 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Biology
312 entries
50%
+5.7pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
6 entries
0%
-44.3pp vs school
Combined Science
42 entries
0%
-44.3pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
166 entries
50%
+10.1pp vs school
Psychology
82 entries
50%
+10.1pp vs school
Chemistry
68 entries
50%
+10.1pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-39.9pp vs school
Music
5 entries
0%
-39.9pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
Attainment 8 ≥ 56, Attainment 8 ≥ 65 for 3+ core subjects
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Good
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,216 / 1,086(112%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Attainment 8 ≥ 56, Attainment 8 ≥ 65 for 3+ core subjects
1:18.6
Staff:Pupil Ratio
98.5%
Qualified Teachers
3.59%
Absence Rate
6.25%
Persistent Absence
Library with Accelerated Reader programme
Sports
STEM
Arts
Library
Weekly library time, termly reading age testing, Accelerated Reader programme across Y7&8
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new Sixth Form Centre and ongoing improvements to science laboratories and sports facilities
Duke of Edinburgh, trips, music, sport
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
Educational visits supported for all pupils including disadvantaged students
Community Service
Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, local charity fundraising events, community volunteering projects, and links with local primary schools
Uniform
Disadvantaged students receive vouchers for uniform and sport kit worth £180 allocated annually. A Physical Education bag and Mathematics/Geometry sets are provided.
School Meals
Uses a cashless catering system in the dining room. Free school meals available for eligible students.
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects with increasing expectations as students progress through the school. Students are expected to spend approximately 1-2 hours per night on homework in Years 7-9.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. The school emphasizes personal responsibility and traditional values.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be on silent mode during lessons.
SEND Provision
Miss Simone Bieber - SEN Coordinator available. Due consideration given to candidates who have a special educational need or whose first language is not English.
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Route 96 from Grantham, Route 428 from Stamford
Nearest Station: Grantham Station
Transport Info
Unfortunately, no parking will be available at the school site during Open Evening, although there are a number of public car parks nearby as well as off-street parking in the vicinity.
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