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The King's School, Grantham
Grantham·East Midlands·Academy·boys
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The King's School, Grantham is a secondary academy in Grantham, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The King's School, Grantham has a Progress 8 score of +1.10 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 70.7, 98% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B+.
The school has 1,216 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 7.4%, 6% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving The King's School, Grantham, student destinations include 69% going on to university and 4% entering apprenticeships.
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The King's School, Grantham has a Progress 8 score of +1.10, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 70.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
98% of students at The King's School, Grantham achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The King's School, Grantham achieve an average A-Level grade of B+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at The King's School, Grantham is 7.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The King's School, Grantham has 1,216 pupils on roll.
6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The King's School, Grantham, 69% go on to university and 4% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The King's School, Grantham was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The King's School, Grantham is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The King's School, Grantham's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
211/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
76/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
16
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Grantham Rail Station
1.0km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.