The King's School, Grantham 11+ Papers
Past 11+ papers and practice 11+ papers for The King's School, Grantham as well as 11+ test details and school information.
Past 11+ Papers for The King's School, Grantham
Unfortunately, The King's School, Grantham has not made any of their 11+ past papers publicly available. However, you can use these 11+ practice papers to help your child prepare.
Practice 11+ Papers for The King's School, Grantham
Here are some superb free 11+ practice papers that children can download and use to help prepare for the Lincolnshire 11+ Ensure you double-check with The King's School, Grantham which subjects and topics your child's 11+ tests are in to ensure you prepare for the right tests.
11+ Practice Papers for The King's School, Grantham by Exam Ninja
These Free 11+ Practice Tests by Exam Ninja are extremely useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | English |
11+ Practice Papers for The King's School, Grantham by GL Assessment
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by GL Assessment themselves. They remain useful and we would encourage parents to download and use them with their children.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for The King's School, Grantham by Owl Tutors
These Free 11+ Practice Papers were published by Owl Tutors.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Writing | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning |
11+ Practice Papers for The King's School, Grantham by Bond
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by Bond.
| Exam Board | Subject | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | English | ||
| GL Assessment | Maths | ||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | ||
| GL Assessment | Mixed |
11+ Practice Papers for The King's School, Grantham by CGP
These Free GL 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. They are up to date and extremely useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| GL Assessment | Maths | |||
| GL Assessment | English | |||
| GL Assessment | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| GL Assessment | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
These Free CEM 11+ Practice Papers were published by CGP and we thank them for granting us permission to distribute them. Grammar schools no longer use CEM for any of their 11+ entrance tests. However, as a general practice tool these tests remain useful.
| Exam Board | Subject | Answer Sheet | Question Booklet | Answers |
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| CEM | Maths | |||
| CEM | Verbal Reasoning | |||
| CEM | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
About The King's School, Grantham
The King's School, Grantham is a selective secondary school in Lincolnshire. For children to get into The King's School, Grantham they need to pass the school's 11+ entrance test. Hence, The King's School, Grantham is a traditional grammar school, one of only 163 remaining in England.
Nestled in the charming market town of Grantham, Lincolnshire, The King's School is a prestigious all-boys' grammar school with a rich heritage. This esteemed institution has nurtured the minds of countless young men, including the renowned scientist Sir Isaac Newton, who attended the school in the 17th century. With a dedication to academic excellence and a commitment to holistic education, The King's School continues to shape the lives of its students, preparing them for a bright future.
The school's comprehensive curriculum is designed to foster intellectual growth and cognitive development, offering a wide array of subjects ranging from the sciences and technology to languages and mathematics. By providing a diverse and challenging academic program, The King's School ensures that its students are well-equipped to tackle the rigors of higher education and beyond. The school's unwavering commitment to academic excellence is reflected in its position as the top-performing state secondary school in Lincolnshire.
Beyond the classroom, The King's School offers a wealth of enrichment activities that contribute to the vibrant and dynamic character of the school. From the melodic strains of the orchestra to the camaraderie of the Combined Cadet Force, and from the entrepreneurial spirit of the Young Enterprise Club to the thrill of cricket, football, and drama, these pursuits provide students with opportunities to explore their passions, develop new skills, and forge lasting friendships.
At the heart of The King's School lies a strong sense of honour, respect, and consideration. These values permeate every aspect of school life, guiding students to act with integrity and empathy in their interactions with others. The school's dedicated pastoral care team works tirelessly to create a nurturing and supportive environment that caters to the unique needs of each student, fostering resilience, self-discipline, and personal growth. Through this holistic approach to education, The King's School aims to produce not only academically successful individuals but also well-rounded, compassionate, and forward-thinking leaders of tomorrow.
School Information
Below you will find further information about The King's School, Grantham together with their admissions contact details.
| Address | The King's School, Grantham, Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 6RP |
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| School Website | https://www.kings.lincs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 01476563180 |
| Email Address | louise.bremner@kings.lincs.sch.uk |
| Gender | Boys only |
| Total Year 7 Places | 174 |
| Total Pupils (Girls/Boys) | 1188 (0 Girls / 1188 Boys) |
| Head Master | Mr Simon Pickett |
The King's School, Grantham is a boys only school. It is also an academy, meaning the school is run independently by a trust or sponsor and is directly funded by the central government (not the local authority).
In total 1,188 pupils attend The King's School, Grantham and it's led by the Head Master, Mr Simon Pickett.
The King's School, Grantham Location
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GCSE & A-Level Subjects
Below you will find a complete list of GCSE and A-Level subjects offered to pupils at The King's School, Grantham for the 2022-23 academic year.
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Lincolnshire 11+ Information
In order to get into The King's School, Grantham, children need to pass the Lincolnshire 11+. This 11+ test is written by GL Assessment for use by the school's admissions process.
Lincolnshire 11+ Subjects & Structure
The Lincolnshire 11+ requires children to complete tests in the following subjects:
- Verbal Reasoning
- Non-verbal Reasoning
- Spatial Reasoning
The 11 plus exam for The King's School Grantham is administered by the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools. The assessment consists of two separate papers that evaluate the candidate's abilities in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, and spatial reasoning.
The first paper focuses on verbal reasoning and includes 80 multiple-choice questions divided into 15 sections. Candidates are allotted 50 minutes to complete this paper. The second paper assesses non-verbal and spatial reasoning through 70 multiple-choice questions split across 5 sections. Each section of this paper is individually timed by the invigilator.
Candidates record their answers on separate answer sheets, which are then electronically marked. Success in both papers is essential for admission to The King's School Grantham.
Other Schools using Lincolnshire 11+
As well as The King's School, Grantham, several other schools also use Lincolnshire 11+. These are:
- Boston High School
- Bourne Grammar School
- Carre's Grammar School
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
- King Edward VI Grammar School
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
- Skegness Grammar School
- Spalding Grammar School
- Spalding High School
- The Boston Grammar School
- The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Lincolnshire 11+ Marking Process
The reality of 11+ tests, selective education and academic institutions such as The King's School, Grantham is that only children with particularly high marks are admitted. Hence why it is important that children perform well in their 11+ papers.
Different schools (and different 11+ tests) have different marking processes. Some tests are marked in person, some remotely, while others utilise computer-based optical recognition technologies for quickly marking multiple-choice answer sheets.
Many 11+ tests are age-standardised to ensure younger children are not disadvantaged (i.e. their marks may be moderated depending on the month in which they were born). While creative writing papers can be used as tie-breakers, multiple-choice tests in Maths, Comprehension, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning normally make up the bulk of a child's marks. The specific details and weightings can vary from year to year.
It's worth remembering that once children's 11+ tests are being marked, the admissions process is completely outside of the parents' control. Hence, parents should not worry themselves about whether their child has got a place!
Lincolnshire 11+ Pass Mark
The pass mark for the Lincolnshire 11+ changes every year and isn't generally made public knowledge. This is due to the academic strength of the children taking the test varying and how challenging the test ends up being (as well as plenty of other smaller variables).
Hence, as a vague rule-of-thumb, it's recommended that children aim for roughly 75-80% in their practice tests. Whilst this won't guarantee them a place at The King's School, Grantham, it's a ballpark exam result figure for successful candidates.
Lincolnshire 11+ Key Dates for your Diary
Here are all the important dates for the Lincolnshire 11+ tests (to get into The King's School, Grantham) as well as other relevant dates.
| Date | Event | Calendar Link |
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| 05/01/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar School 11+ Registration Opens | Add Dates to Calendar |
| 31/03/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Registration Closes | |
| 14/09/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| 21/09/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Non-verbal Reasoning Paper | |
| 11/10/2024 | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11+ Results Day | |
| 31/10/2024 | Secondary School Common Application Deadline | |
| 01/03/2025 | National School Offers Day |
Although the utmost care has been taken to gather these dates, parents should treat them as a guide and check with The King's School, Grantham as they may well change.
11+ Tutor for The King's School, Grantham
As the Lincolnshire 11+ entrance process is particularly gruelling, we would highly recommend using an 11+ private tutor.
Why use a private 11+ tutor?
Personal tutors have the experience and expertise to help children pass their 11+ exams. They know the requirements of the GL Assessment 11+ tests inside-out and can provide tailored support to give children the best possible chance of success. It's also important to bear in mind that plenty of other children will be using private tutors too.
11+ tutors don't need to be face-to-face, plenty of children use online 11+ tutors.
11+ tutors can also provide regular progress reports and feedback, helping parents to monitor their child's progress and make any necessary adjustments to their preparation.
Most importantly, using an 11+ tutor helps ensure that the preparation work gets done!
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Ofsted Information
The King's School, Grantham was last inspected by Ofsted on 13/12/2022 and the inspection only lasted one day. Ofsted published their report on 06/02/2023, declaring that the school was 'Good'. This information is summarised in the table below along with a link to the full report.
Last Ofsted Report Data
| Date Inspected | Inspection Duration (Days) | Reporting Date | Rating | Full Report | 13/12/2022 | 1 | 06/02/2023 | Good | Full Report |
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Ofsted Report Summary
The King's School, Grantham was inspected by Ofsted on 13 December 2022 and received an overall outcome of Good. The school demonstrated a good quality of education, with pupils benefiting from effective teaching and a well-planned curriculum.
The behaviour and attitudes of students were also rated as good, with pupils showing respect for one another and displaying positive attitudes towards learning. The school's provision for personal development was deemed good, with a range of opportunities available for pupils to develop their skills and interests beyond the classroom.
Leadership and management at The King's School, Grantham were found to be good, with leaders demonstrating a clear vision for the school and a commitment to ongoing improvement. The sixth form provision was also rated as good, with students receiving effective support and guidance to help them progress to their chosen destinations after school.
GCSE & A-Level Performance
Below are the individual GCSE and A-Level performance tables for The King's School, Grantham per subject. Note that this may include children taking GCSEs early (e.g. taking a language GCSE in Year 10) or indeed a child in Year 12 retaking a GCSE.
GCSE Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | ||
| Art & Design (Fine Art) | 19 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - |
| Biology | 162 | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 17 | 43 | 29 | 22 | 47 |
| Business Studies:Single | 120 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 35 | 20 | 19 | 15 |
| Chemistry | 162 | 1 | - | - | - | 7 | 22 | 35 | 25 | 37 | 35 |
| Computer Studies/Computing | 46 | - | - | 4 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Design & Technology | 27 | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| English Language | 180 | - | - | - | 6 | 9 | 30 | 46 | 46 | 30 | 13 |
| English Literature | 177 | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | 19 | 57 | 41 | 30 | 20 |
| D&T Food Technology | 26 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
| French | 53 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| Geography | 75 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 11 |
| German | 73 | - | - | - | 2 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| History | 128 | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 17 |
| Mathematics | 180 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 24 | 30 | 39 | 40 | 44 |
| Music | 33 | - | - | - | - | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Physics | 162 | - | - | - | - | 4 | 11 | 23 | 27 | 39 | 58 |
| Religious Studies | 14 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Physical Education/Sports Studies | 48 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 7 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
| Science: Double Award | 18 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
A-Level Results Information (2022-23)
| Subject | Total Pupils | Grades Achieved | |||||||||
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| U | E | D | C | B | A | A* | |||||
| Biology | 24 | - | - | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Business Studies:Single | 34 | - | 1 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Chemistry | 24 | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Computer Studies / Computing | 12 | - | - | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |||
| Economics | 39 | - | - | 2 | 10 | 15 | 7 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature | 15 | - | - | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | - | |||
| English Literature | 9 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 4 | |||
| French | 7 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |||
| Geography | 26 | - | - | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | - | |||
| Government and Politics | 13 | - | 1 | - | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |||
| History | 14 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 5 | 2 | |||
| Mathematics | 67 | - | - | - | 4 | 14 | 20 | 29 | |||
| Mathematics (Further) | 19 | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | |||
| Music | 6 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | - | |||
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 13 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | |||
| Physics | 46 | - | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 10 | 7 | |||
| Psychology | 34 | - | 1 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 3 | |||
FAQ
Is The King's School, Grantham hard to get into?
Yes, The King's School, Grantham is hard to get into! Children need to pass their challenging 11+ entrance test (with a high pass mark) and there's tough competition with many other children trying to get a place for Year 7.
Is The King's School, Grantham a private school?
No, The King's School, Grantham is one of the few remaining academically selective, state-funded grammar schools left in England.
Is The King's School, Grantham free?
Yes, The King's School, Grantham is free, there are no school fees. Thus, sending your child to The King's School, Grantham won't cost you any money.
How do I get my child into The King's School, Grantham?
You need to apply to take the school's 11+ test. Contact The King's School, Grantham for how up to date information on how to apply (it may be automatic or it may require some forms to be filled in). More information on their 11+ entrance test can be found here.
Is The King's School, Grantham a boys-only school?
Yes, The King's School, Grantham is a boys-only school.
