The King's School, Grantham 11+ for September 2028 entry
For children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 now. They sit the test in 2027.
The test
September 2027
11+ test
Month onlyApply by
Sunday 31 October 2027
Apply to your home council
Offers
Wednesday 1 March 2028
National Offer Day
Score to qualify
220
The score needed to be considered, September 2027 entry. It is not an offer.
GL-style practice. The first lesson is free.
Every date for September 2028 entry
Apply to your home council
Sunday 31 October 2027
The national closing date. Your home council's form lists every school, grammar or not, in order of preference.
The score that gets a place
Qualifying puts a child in the running. It is not an offer.
Qualifying scores by year
| Entry | What | Figure | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2027test 2026 | Qualifying scoreQualification | 220 standardised score | All applicants |
Who gets the places
- Admissions policy
- No catchment area. After looked after children and up to 20 full pupil premium places, priority goes to qualified boys living within 30 miles (straight line), ranked by score; remaining places go to other qualified boys by score.Official map or policy
A plan from today to the test
Pick the year group. The plan counts back from the test and covers English, maths and reasoning.
Free. No account needed.
Practise for this test
GL-style practice
The King's School, Grantham's test is published by GL Assessment. Our Kent Test course practises GL question styles in English, maths and reasoning. It is not a The King's School, Grantham paper, and the mix of subjects may differ.
Questions parents ask
When is the King's School, Grantham 11+ test for September 2028 entry?
September 2027. The exact day is not published yet. It is for children born 1 September 2016 to 31 August 2017, in Year 5 in 2026 to 2027.
When does registration open for the King's School, Grantham test?
Registration is not published yet. Check the school's admissions page.
What score do you need for the King's School, Grantham?
Latest published figure: 220 (Standardised score. September 2027 entry, All applicants, Qualification). A qualifying score is not an offer.
When do I apply for the King's School, Grantham, and when are offers made?
Apply on your home council's form by Sunday 31 October 2027. Offers come on Wednesday 1 March 2028.
Sources
- kings.lincs.sch.uk · Admissions arrangements for September 2028 entry
- gov.uk · GOV.UK: school admissions, how to apply (apply by 31 October; secondary offers on 1 March, or the next working day)
- kings.lincs.sch.uk · Qualifying score (kings.lincs.sch.uk) · checked 30 October 2026
- kent.gov.uk · Kent County Council: register for the Kent Test (age range for each test year)