Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School vs Spalding High School
Both are grammar schools in Lincolnshire, 22.4 miles apart. Side-by-side on official DfE, Ofsted and council admissions data.
Side by side
| Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School | Spalding High School | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase | Secondary | Secondary |
| Gender | Girls | Girls |
| Pupils on roll | 1,238 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 13.5% |
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Attainment 8 — 2025/26 | 68.4 | 62.5 |
| 11+ test board | GL Assessment | GL Assessment |
| Admission system | pass/fail then criteria order (score doesn't give priority after passing) | pass/fail then criteria order (score doesn't give priority after passing) |
| Places offered — 202627 | 180 | 149 |
| First preferences per place — higher means more competition for a first-preference place | 1.49 | 1.36 |
Qualifying scores
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
220 (2026 entry)
Total standardised score ≥ 220 across two papers (VR paper + NVR/spatial paper). LCGS: Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
Spalding High School
220 (2026 entry)
Total standardised score ≥ 220 across two papers (VR paper + NVR/spatial paper). LCGS: Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools.
Who gets priority
Where a school is oversubscribed, these are the first criteria applied, in order. This is usually what decides an application.
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
- Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard
- Girls with a sibling at the school when the application is made
- Girls eligible for free school meals living within 12 miles of the school
- Children of staff employed for two years or more (or in a skill-shortage post)
- Nearest first (straight line)
Source: school admissions policy.
Spalding High School
- Looked after and previously looked after children who reach the qualifying standard
- Girls with a brother or sister at the school
- Nearest first (straight line)
Source: school admissions policy.
Choosing between them
Both schools admit girls, so the decision usually comes down to the admission criteria above and how far each one reaches. The figures on this page are the published ones — they describe intakes and results, not what either school would be like for your child. The right choice depends on your family's own priorities and circumstances.
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