Kesteven & Grantham Girls' School
Overview:
Kesteven & Grantham Girls' School
Standing tall since 1910, Kesteven & Grantham Girls' School (KGGS) is a renowned grammar school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, fostering academic excellence in a vibrant community of around 1200 young women, aged 11-18. Here, six iconic houses - Austen, Brontë, Browning, Eliot, Potter, and Rossetti - pulse with the spirit of competition, as students battle it out in academic, athletic, and artistic pursuits throughout the year.
Beyond stellar alumni, KGGS boasts a dynamic academic tapestry. A carefully balanced curriculum, weaving humanities and mathematics with science and personal development, sparks curiosity and ignites potential. Engaging lessons fuel not just knowledge, but a passion for exploration, discovery, and growth.
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Catchment:
>100
Girls Grammar
Lincolnshire
Distance to the school becomes a deciding factor when Kesteven & Grantham Girls' School faces an overload of applications, even though they lack a formal catchment area.
Number of places in Year 7:
175
Total number of students:
1157
Competition:
4+ applicants for every place
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, Sandon Road, Grantham NG31 9AU, UK
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11+ Exam Details:
Exam Board/Format:
Lincolnshire 11+ Exam consists of two papers comprising of Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning.
The Lincolnshire 11+ Exam, developed by GL Assessment, assesses Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Spatial Reasoning through a multiple-choice format.
This examination comprises two papers.
The initial paper focuses on Verbal Reasoning, lasting for 50 minutes and featuring 80 questions. Various question types are presented in concise sections.
The second paper is administered a week later, encompassing Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning. This paper comprises five sections, each lasting 7 minutes and containing 14 questions. The first three sections address Non-Verbal Reasoning, while the last two sections pertain to Spatial Reasoning.
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September 2024
January 2024
March 2024
The specific method of publishing 11+ Lincolnshire results may vary, but typically, the results are communicated through mail or postal services.
How to prepare:
We run specialist 11+ online courses focussing on the GL Assessment (Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning and Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning and Spatial Reasoning) . The sessions are online and highly interactive. Speak to us about how we can help your child.
Mock Exams: Our mock exams are designed to reflect the real exam in complexity and format. Click here to view the mock exam schedule.
Practice Papers: Practice packs designed to help your child master the entire syllabus.