Get your child ready for the The King's School, Grantham entrance exam with free 11+ practice papers and mock tests. Download a printable practice paper for each subject the school tests — every paper is written in the FSCE (Future Stories) style from our own question bank and comes with a full answer key, so you can mark it at home. Below you'll also find the The King's School, Grantham exam format, key dates and how to prepare. These are original practice papers in the style of the exam, never reproductions of the real test.
✔ Exam details verified September 2026 · papers generated for September 2028 entry
Does The King's School, Grantham publish 11+ past papers?
The King's School, Grantham does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), which does not release live papers but does publish familiarisation materials; the format is closer to Key Stage 2 Maths and English with a creative-writing task. The free papers on this page follow that format, so your child practises the right question types.
Check the The King's School, Grantham admissions page for any familiarisation material the school itself provides.
Free The King's School, Grantham practice papers by subject
4 papers for September 2028 entry — one per subject The King's School, Grantham tests, each with a full answer key. Print it, sit it to the clock, then mark it together. Create a free account (no card) and your first paper is free.
The King's School, Grantham 11+ Maths practice paper
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The King's School, Grantham 11+ English practice paper
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The King's School, Grantham 11+ Wider Curriculum practice paper
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The King's School, Grantham 11+ Creative writing paper
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The The King's School, Grantham 11+ exam at a glance
| Exam board / format | FSCE (Future Stories) (includes creative writing) |
|---|---|
| How it's sat | Paper-based |
| Subjects tested | Maths, English, Wider Curriculum, creative writing |
| Consortium | Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools |
| Location | Grantham · Lincolnshire · East Midlands |
| Catchment | The 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. |
A Future Stories (FSCE) test: Key Stage 2 Maths and English up to the end of Year 5 — including a creative-writing task — with no Verbal or Non-Verbal Reasoning, plus short breadth questions that can draw on other KS2 subjects (Science, History, Geography). It's built on the school curriculum, so secure everyday learning matters far more than test technique.
⏱️ Timing: Curriculum-based Maths & English with a creative-writing task and cross-curricular breadth questions; no published past papers — broad KS2 mastery and real writing practice beat drilling.
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The King's School, Grantham 11+ key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To 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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About The King's School, Grantham
The King's School, Grantham is a boys grammar school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. It has with a sixth form.
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.
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The King's School, Grantham admissions, catchment & how to apply
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority — The 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. |
|---|---|
| Secondary application | Name the school on your local authority's Common Application Form by the national deadline of 31 October in Year 6 — registering for the test alone is not an application. |
Registration for the entrance test is separate from the council application, and the test is sat in the autumn of Year 6 (usually September), with results before the 31 October deadline so families can rank their choices. The definitive rules are in the school's own admissions policy: The King's School, Grantham admissions page.
What score does your child need for The King's School, Grantham?
The King's School, Grantham does not publish a fixed pass mark. FSCE papers are marked and standardised for age, and the school ranks applicants each year — so there is no set percentage to hit. Because the format follows the Key Stage 2 curriculum, secure classroom Maths and English plus timed practice in the FSCE style is what moves the score. ElevenReady's readiness score tracks that progress against this school's format.
How to prepare for the The King's School, Grantham 11+
- Start early and build the basics. Begin in Year 4 or 5 so there's time to master each subject before adding exam pressure. Little and often beats last-minute cramming.
- Practise each subject with real question types. Use the free papers above to get familiar with FSCE (Future Stories)-style maths, english, wider curriculum questions and how they're worded.
- Find and fix the weak spots. Mark each paper, look for the topics that trip your child up, and give those extra focused practice rather than repeating what they already know.
- Sit full papers under timed conditions. Closer to the exam, work to the clock so pace and stamina feel normal on the day.
- Keep it calm and encouraging. Confidence matters as much as content — celebrate progress and keep sessions short and positive.
Know exactly how ready your child is for The King's School, Grantham
The free papers are a great start — but marking them yourself only tells you so much. ElevenReady turns everyday practice into a clear, honest picture of your child's readiness for The King's School, Grantham:
- A transparent readiness score for this school's exam — Developing → On Track → Strong → Exam Ready.
- A second set of every subject paper plus full timed mixed mock exams that feel like the real FSCE (Future Stories) paper.
- An adaptive practice programme that spots weak topics, teaches them, and builds a weekly plan up to exam day.
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The King's School, Grantham past papers & mock tests — your questions answered
Does The King's School, Grantham publish 11+ past papers?
The King's School, Grantham does not publish past 11+ papers. Its exam is set by Future Stories Community Enterprise (FSCE), which does not release live papers but does publish familiarisation materials; the format is closer to Key Stage 2 Maths and English with a creative-writing task. The free papers on this page follow that format, so your child practises the right question types.
Are these The King's School, Grantham mock tests free?
Yes — one full sample paper for each subject the school tests, with answers, free and with no account needed.
What 11+ exam does The King's School, Grantham use?
The King's School, Grantham sits a FSCE (Future Stories)-style 11+ exam for September 2028 entry. Our papers are written in that style from our own question bank — practice papers, never copies of the real exam. Always confirm the exact format with the school.
Which subjects should my child practise?
The exam covers Maths, English, Wider Curriculum, plus a creative-writing task. Download a paper for each above.
How do I get more The King's School, Grantham mock papers?
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