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The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,216
Capacity
1,086
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
112%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 3% of the UK. An outstanding 99% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 95% attaining grade 5 or higher. The school’s LocaleIQ score indicates it outperforms 90% of other schools, making it a compelling option for parents seeking a solid educational foundation for their children.
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Last inspected: 13 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 72.7 | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 95% | Top 3% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 8% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 57% | Top 8% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British68.3%
Mixed Other6.6%
Asian Indian6.4%
White Other5.4%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Asian Chinese2.1%
Black African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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52.91594, -0.64169 · NG31 6RP
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137166
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kings.lincs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The King's School, Grantham rated by Ofsted?
The King's School, Grantham was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 December 2022.
Is The King's School, Grantham a good school?
The King's School, Grantham scores 90.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The King's School, Grantham in GCSEs?
The King's School, Grantham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.7. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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