Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU
- Number of pupils: 900+
- Admissions contact: mailto@kggs.org
- Number of places in Year 7: 120
- 11+ exam: Lincolnshire 11+ Consortium Test
- Catchment area: Priority given to Lincolnshire residents
Mark Your Calendar
See Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School: A Parent’s Guide
Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School (KGGS), founded in 1910, is a highly selective grammar school consistently ranked among Lincolnshire’s top-performing state schools. Rated ‘Outstanding’ in its most recent Ofsted inspection, KGGS achieved a Progress 8 score of +0.87 in 2023, placing it in the top 10% of schools nationally for value-added achievement.
The school offers a broad academic curriculum with specialist programmes in STEM, languages and performing arts. KGGS’s unique ‘Women in Engineering’ initiative partners with local industries including Siemens and Rolls-Royce. Facilities include a £2.1 million science centre, professional drama studio and extensive sports complex.
With its strong house system and emphasis on personal development, KGGS nurtures confident, ambitious young women through leadership programmes, competitive sports and community projects. The school boasts an impressive alumni network including leading scientists, authors and Olympic athletes.
Navigating the Application process for Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School
- Register for Lincolnshire 11+: Opens May, closes June (strict deadline)
- Understand Admissions Criteria: Places allocated by test score, with priority to Lincolnshire residents
- Attend Open Events: September open mornings – booking essential
- Submit CAF Form: Lincolnshire County Council application due by 31 October
- Test Date: Usually second Saturday in September
- Results Released: Mid-October to inform school choices
- Offer Day: National offer day 1 March
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The Lincolnshire 11+ consists of:
- Verbal Reasoning: 50-minute paper (vocabulary, comprehension, verbal logic)
- Non-Verbal Reasoning: 50-minute paper (diagrammatic, spatial reasoning)
- Mathematics: 50-minute paper (arithmetic, problem-solving)
- Scoring: Standardised age-weighted scores (total possible 420)
- Pass Mark: Typically 220+ required for grammar school eligibility
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