The King's School, Grantham
URN: 137166 • Grantham NG31 6RP
Overview
- Name
- The King's School, Grantham
- URN
- 137166
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- THE KING'S SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Pickett (since 2025) , Head Master
- Telephone
- 01476563180
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Brook Street, Grantham NG31 6RP
Summary
The King's School, Grantham is a boys' secondary academy located in Lincolnshire, with a current enrolment of 1,216 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,086. The school prides itself on fostering a friendly and academically focused environment that values diversity and individual talents. It aims to develop well-rounded individuals equipped to contribute positively to society.
The curriculum at The King's School emphasizes not only academic excellence but also personal development. The school encourages a strong sense of community, social responsibility, and leadership among its students. A proactive pastoral care system supports the mental and physical wellbeing of pupils, ensuring a balanced educational experience.
Extracurricular activities play a significant role in school life, with opportunities in music, sports, and various clubs, including the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. The King's School is committed to preparing students for future success by equipping them with essential skills and values that extend beyond academic qualifications.
The curriculum at The King's School emphasizes not only academic excellence but also personal development. The school encourages a strong sense of community, social responsibility, and leadership among its students. A proactive pastoral care system supports the mental and physical wellbeing of pupils, ensuring a balanced educational experience.
Extracurricular activities play a significant role in school life, with opportunities in music, sports, and various clubs, including the Combined Cadet Force and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. The King's School is committed to preparing students for future success by equipping them with essential skills and values that extend beyond academic qualifications.
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- Fundraising (calendar)
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (77.1)
- The Priory Ruskin Academy (72.2)
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (70.2)
- The King's School, Grantham (70.2)
- Walton Academy (58.0)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE KING'S SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1086
- Pupils
- 1216
- Boys
- 1216
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 6.70
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1216 | 1216 | 0 | 1086 | 6.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1200 | 1200 | 0 | 1086 | 6.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1184 | 1184 | 0 | 1086 | 6.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1184 | 1184 | 0 | 1086 | 6.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1209 | 1209 | 0 | 1086 | 6.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1202 | 1202 | 0 | 1086 | 4.70 |
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