Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-18
Religion Does not apply
Address Sandon Road
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG31 9AU
Phone 01476563017
Reference Number 138638

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas. This marks the first inspection since its establishment as an academy, and it has maintained its previous high standards of education, behavior, and leadership. Pupils at the school are happy, exhibit positive attitudes, and take pride in their achievements, reflecting a strong school culture with the highest aspirations for all learners. The comprehensive curriculum and exceptional provision for personal development further enhance the students' educational experience, preparing them well for future endeavors.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1202
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 7.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 14.6%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.5

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown 187 187
8 Unknown 180 180
9 Unknown 180 180
10 Unknown 183 183
11 Unknown 176 176
12 Unknown 149 149
13 Unknown 147 147

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 73.6%
White, Other 5.7%
Indian 4.5%
Asian, Other 2.8%
White & Asian 2.7%
Chinese 2.2%
Mixed, Other 1.9%
African 1.6%
Pakistani 1.2%
Unclassified 0.7%
White & Black (African) 0.7%
Irish 0.2%
Caribbean 0.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Sixth Form Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 19 Sep 2023
Date Report
19 Sep 2023 School inspection:
04 Sep 2012 Academy conversion letter
28 Sep 2011 Full inspection:
Previously as Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
28 Sep 2011 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
20 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
20 Jun 2007 Full inspection:
19 Mar 2001 Full inspection
19 Mar 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Exceptional and broad education for all pupils
  • Outstanding behavior and attitudes among students
  • High-quality support for pupils' well-being
  • Rigorous and ambitious curriculum that meets diverse interests
  • Effective strategies for supporting pupils with SEND
  • Strong culture of high expectations and staff support

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
68.8

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 86.5%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 97.8%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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Points

Points Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Average Points 40.22
Average Points (best 3) 40.18

Grades

School Local Nationwide
Average Grade B C+ C+
Average Grade (best 3) B C+ C+
Percentage Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Students getting AAB or better 19.9%
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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 35 0
Third Preference 12 0
From another Local Authority 93 54

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Destinations after GCSE's

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 >  Further Education
 >  School Sixth Form
 >  Sixth Form College
 >  Other Education
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0.81 miles
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3.53 miles
Name Distance
Grantham College
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0.05 miles
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0.19 miles
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0.36 miles
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Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED
0.81 miles
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Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX
1.17 miles
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The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX
1.22 miles
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Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR
1.41 miles
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