The King's School, Grantham 11+ Exam Guide

Grantham · Lincolnshire · East Midlands

GL Assessment Moving to FSCE (Future Stories) from 2027 entry Paper-based

Information last verified 24 Sep 2026.

About the school

The King's School is a selective school in Grantham. It admits boys and is part of the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools for 11+ testing.

School typeGrammar · Boys
Sixth formYes

📅 Open days: For students considering entry in September 2027, the school's Open Evening took place on Monday, 29 June 2026.

Entrance exam

Exam board / formatGL Assessment
ConsortiumLincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
DeliveryPaper-based
Subjects testedVerbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Awareness

📄 Free The King's School, Grantham practice papers (PDF)

Exam change announced: for Year 7 entry from September 2027, The King's School, Grantham moves to FSCE (Future Stories) — testing Maths, English. The admissions pages link to "Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools" and "Entry to Year 7 in September 2027", indicating a consortium arrangement for 2027 entry; no further format detail is stated in the provided page text. Read our complete FSCE 11+ guide for parents.

Admissions & catchment

CatchmentCatchment gives priority
DetailThe consultation page says oversubscription criteria include 20 Pupil Premium places within 30 miles, then other applicants by score; the FAQ also says evidence for Pupil Premium must be with the school by 31 October for priority consideration.

Key dates

Registration opensTo be confirmed
Registration deadlineTo be confirmed
Typical exam dateTo be confirmed

The only dated 11+ timeline found is for entry in September 2027: registration opened on 2026-01-09, closed on 2026-03-31, reopened for late registration on 2026-05-01 and closed on 2026-07-17; the tests were on 2026-09-12 and 2026-09-19. Applications through the home local authority were between September and October 2026, with a deadline of 31 October 2026. Open Evening for September 2027 entry was on 2026-06-29.

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