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The King's School, Grantham Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The King's School, Grantham is a academy converter secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1216 pupils, and a capacity of 1086 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,216

Pupils

1,086

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

The King's School, Grantham Catchment Area Information

Entry to The King's School, Grantham is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1086 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The King's School, Grantham — School Information

Full address
Brook Street, Grantham, NG31 6RP
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
6.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137166

Other Secondary Schools in Grantham

If The King's School, Grantham is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The King's School, Grantham

Is The King's School, Grantham oversubscribed?

Yes — The King's School, Grantham currently has 1216 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1086 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The King's School, Grantham?

The King's School, Grantham is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The King's School, Grantham cover?

The King's School, Grantham is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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

The King's School, Grantham was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.