The King’s School

The King’s School in Grantham, Lincolnshire uses GL Assessment. The test is provided by GL Assessment and typically evaluates Mathematics, English comprehension and SPaG, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning using multiple-choice optical mark sheets.

Admission to The King’s School is determined primarily by rank order of 11+ entrance examination scores, although specific residency and oversubscription criteria may apply under the local authority admission policy.

Parents must complete two steps: register directly for the entrance exam, and list The King’s School on their local authority Common Application Form (CAF) by 31st October. Key dates: 11+ Registration: June; 11+ Exam: September. Always consult the official school website for any annual adjustments.

Focus on: Practice regularly., Familiarize yourself with the exam format.. Preparation should begin in early Year 5 with disciplined 15-minute daily micro-practice, timed mock exams matching the GL Assessment format, and systematic mistake review using LuraPrep to eliminate repeat errors.