Best secondary schools in Grantham (2026)
Grantham has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The King's School, Grantham, in the top 4% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 50.3, against 46.1 for England. 2 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 4% in England |
The King's School, Grantham Grantham · Grammar · Boys |
71.0 | 72.7 | 95% | Good | |
2 Top 4% in England |
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Grantham · Grammar · Girls |
69.3 | 68.8 | 86% | Outstanding | |
3 Bottom 28% in England |
Walton Academy Grantham |
42.6 | 41.1 | 27% | Good | |
4 Bottom 28% in England |
Charles Read Academy Grantham |
41.6 | 37.6 | 30% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 22% in England |
The Priory Ruskin Academy Grantham |
42.1 | 41.4 | 22% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 7% in England |
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Grantham · Church of England |
35.8 | 40.3 | 31% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Grantham?
On exam results over the last three years, The King's School, Grantham is the top-ranked secondary school in Grantham, in the top 4% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.