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The King's School, Grantham
- Secondary
- South Kesteven NG31 6RP
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve high levels of academic success and develop as well-rounded individuals.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite and respectful; bullying is rare and dealt with effectively.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge and use well-chosen resources.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders review the curriculum to ensure it builds pupils' understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers do not always check that all pupils have secured a depth of understanding, leaving some with gaps.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are highly involved and have opportunities to contribute to school activities.
Communication: The school communicates effectively with parents about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: The overwhelming majority of parents would recommend this school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying and other concerns swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have constructed a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school has effective safeguarding procedures and staff are vigilant.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure the safety and well-being of the pupils through robust systems.
Extracurricular Offerings: A broad range of activities including sports, chess club, and war-gaming club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils value extracurricular sports and use it to develop talents.
Outdoor Facilities: Students enjoy competing and representing their houses in various sports.
Career Counselling Services: Students in the sixth form are very well prepared for the next stage.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students benefit from expert subject knowledge and mentoring.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategy to identify SEND needs lacks precision, impacting the support provided.
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The King's School, Grantham is a Secondary, Boys school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 1200 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 96% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The King's School is a top-notch educational facility with a distinguished past.
At King's, we take great pride in our welcoming and goal-oriented academic environment, which is full with opportunity and diversity.
All of our students must enjoy their time at King's and have their unique interests, abilities, and needs acknowledged and recognised.
We want our students to graduate from high school as well-rounded people with the power to impact and reshape society.
Academic brilliance has a long history at The King's School.
We want all of our students to love learning and graduate from King's with the abilities and traits necessary to realise their own ambitions and have prosperous futures.
We support and promote a culture of competition, social responsibility, and a determination to lead.
We are dedicated to improving each child's physical and emotional health because we take the wellbeing of our students seriously.
Our system of proactive pastoral care is effective, and we provide a wide range of extracurricular options that are essential for motivating and pushing our students.
The King's School is dedicated to producing young men who graduate from high school as well-rounded persons.
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At King's, we take great pride in our welcoming and goal-oriented academic environment, which is full with opportunity and diversity.
All of our students must enjoy their time at King's and have their unique interests, abilities, and needs acknowledged and recognised.
We want our students to graduate from high school as well-rounded people with the power to impact and reshape society.
Academic brilliance has a long history at The King's School.
We want all of our students to love learning and graduate from King's with the abilities and traits necessary to realise their own ambitions and have prosperous futures.
We support and promote a culture of competition, social responsibility, and a determination to lead.
We are dedicated to improving each child's physical and emotional health because we take the wellbeing of our students seriously.
Our system of proactive pastoral care is effective, and we provide a wide range of extracurricular options that are essential for motivating and pushing our students.
The King's School is dedicated to producing young men who graduate from high school as well-rounded persons.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 96% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 32.50% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 69.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 45.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 49% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 58% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.46 | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 11% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 85% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 47.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 60% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 54% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 59% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.69 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 64.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 9 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 48.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% 13 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 52% 9 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.95 | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.78% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 1 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 50.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 64% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% 6 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.48 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 66.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 94% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 49.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 61% | 19.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.46 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.33 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.50% | 12.57% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 144 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 45.96 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.3 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.3% | 16.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 8% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.84% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.82 3 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.73 1 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.1% | 11.6% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 136 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 84% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.33 1 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.16 1 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.9% | 11.4% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.74% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.68 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.7 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.1% | 11.38% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 13 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The King's School, Grantham
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
