UK Rank #86
The King's School, Grantham
King's School, Grantham, Brook Street
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:64.8
Assessment: GL Assessment
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Best Grammar Schools in Grantham
The grammar schools in Grantham belong to one of Lincolnshire's most recognisable grammar towns, where the selective tradition still feels woven into the local identity. Grantham offers a focused but substantial choice, and its schools are often judged against the county's other strong centres rather than in isolation.
girls' and boys' options Lincolnshire 11+ GL Assessment Grantham, Lincolnshire Data checked 8 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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UK Rank #115
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Sandon Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: Moderate
Overall GCSE score:54.8
Assessment: GL Assessment
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These schools share one test
The Lincolnshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
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Grantham overview
Grantham grammar schools at a glance
2 grammar schools sit in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 2 schools
Main places South Kesteven
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
Grantham has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the Lincolnshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in Grantham
Grantham is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
South Kesteven is a two-school cluster through The King's School, Grantham and Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. Together they provide both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the Lincolnshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Several of the schools here are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are Grantham grammar schools mainly concentrated?
Grantham is a compact area. 2 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in Grantham?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in Grantham share one test?
The schools here all sit in the Lincolnshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in Grantham?
Distance and catchment rules matter at many of these schools. Several of the schools here are very competitive.