Is The King's School, Grantham a boys school?

Yes — The King's School, Grantham is a boys school.

How many pupils does The King's School, Grantham have?

The King's School, Grantham has 1,216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The King's School, Grantham's Ofsted rating?

The King's School, Grantham was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022).

How does The King's School, Grantham perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The King's School, Grantham achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.2 in 2025/26.

Is The King's School, Grantham part of an academy trust?

Yes — The King's School, Grantham is part of THE KING'S SCHOOL.

Where is The King's School, Grantham?

The King's School, Grantham is located at Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP.

The King's School, Grantham

Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP

Good

Inspected 13 December 2022

Good

Ofsted

73.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,216

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The King's School, Grantham

The King's School, Grantham is an academy converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,216 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of THE KING'S SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.2 (2025/26). 7.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,216 / 1,086 (112%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 December 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

7.5%

Free school meals

15%

EAL

0.6%

SEN support

5.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

73.2

Attainment 8

177 pupils

97.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

98.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

121 students

38.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

82%

To higher education

56%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

99%

Sustained destination

99%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

4.3%

Overall absence

8.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

66.55

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

18.6

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

8.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£51,048

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,333 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,836

Spend per pupil

£7,152

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP
Phone: 01476563180
Head Master: Simon Pickett
Website: http://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THE KING'S SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The King's School, Grantham?: The King's School, Grantham is an academy converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is The King's School, Grantham a boys school?: Yes — The King's School, Grantham is a boys school.
How many pupils does The King's School, Grantham have?: The King's School, Grantham has 1,216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The King's School, Grantham's Ofsted rating?: The King's School, Grantham was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 December 2022).
How does The King's School, Grantham perform at GCSE?: Pupils at The King's School, Grantham achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.2 in 2025/26.
Is The King's School, Grantham part of an academy trust?: Yes — The King's School, Grantham is part of THE KING'S SCHOOL.
Where is The King's School, Grantham?: The King's School, Grantham is located at Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP.