Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
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Capacity
1,202
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Demand
About Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School sits within the Lincolnshire local authority, a county where only four out of 57 secondary schools currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school is one of them, and it stands alongside strong local peers: The King's School, Grantham, Grantham College, and Bourne Grammar School are all ranked as top-performing institutions in the same area. As a girls' state secondary for ages 11 to 18, it serves 1,202 pupils under headteacher James Fuller. Its religious character is listed as not applicable, and it draws from South Kesteven in the East Midlands. For families weighing up selective or single-sex options in this part of Lincolnshire, Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School offers a clear academic alternative to its mixed and co-educational neighbours, with the nearest Outstanding-rated school, Grantham College, just 0.1 km away.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection awarded it an Outstanding rating across all areas, a distinction held by only a small fraction of secondaries in the county. While specific Progress 8 or Attainment 8 scores are not provided in the data, the local authority average Progress 8 stands at -0.06, which gives a useful benchmark for context. The school's strong reputation is reflected in its ranking among local peers, with a ranking score of 1.1 placing it ahead of Grantham College (1.04) and Bourne Grammar School (0.68). At Key Stage 5, the school offers A-Levels, though exact results are not detailed here. For parents comparing options, the school's consistent Outstanding grading and its position among the top-ranked institutions in Lincolnshire suggest a strong academic track record, particularly for girls seeking a single-sex environment through to sixth form.
The school is well equipped with facilities that support both academic and extracurricular life: science labs, an ICT suite, music rooms, a library, and a chapel sit alongside an astro turf pitch, tennis courts, a theatre, and a gymnasium. Sports on offer include hockey, tennis, football, gymnastics, athletics, and rounders, while clubs range from Book Club and Drama to Model UN, Eco Club, Young Enterprise, and Debate. This breadth suggests a school that encourages involvement beyond the classroom. Admissions data is not provided, so it is unclear how oversubscribed the school is, but its Outstanding rating and local standing likely make it a popular choice. This school will particularly suit families in South Kesteven and wider Lincolnshire who value a girls-only setting with strong academic credentials, a wide range of facilities, and a clear position among the county's top-performing state secondaries.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Girls |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Sandon Road, Grantham, South Kesteven, NG31 9AU |
| Headteacher | James Fuller |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,202 |
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:15
Source: kestevengrantham.lincs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
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Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
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Total schools
12
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
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Contact Information
Sandon Road, Grantham
South Kesteven, NG31 9AU
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