Consultation on Admission Policy for entry in 2027 to 2028
The School consulted with regard to the Admission Policy for entry in the academic year 2027 to 2028 from 06 October until 17 November 2025.
The determined Admissions Policy for entry in the academic year 2027 to 2028 can now be viewed and downloaded from Admission Policies.
During the consultation period, the Draft Admission Policy for entry in the academic year 2027 to 2028 was available to view and download from Admission Policies.
If you had any comments on the proposed policy, these should have been forwarded electronically to Louise Bremner or by mail to Miss L C Bremner, The Admissions Officer, The King's School, Brook Street, Grantham NG31 6RP, by 17 November 2025.
Final determination of the policy for entry in the academic year 2027 to 2028 was made by the Governing Body on 27 January 2026. All comments made during the consultation period were reviewed by the Governing Body prior to determination of the policy.
To view policies, please see Admission Policies. The draft policy was also available as a link through the Local Authority’s website.
Changes in the latest consultation policy
Comparison of Admissions Policies for The King's School
|
Category |
2025–2026 Policy |
2026–2027 Policy |
2027–2028 Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Oversubscription Criteria |
1. LAC/PLAC |
Same as 2025–2026 |
2. Pupil Premium (20 places) within 30 miles. Pupil Premium excluded for in-year admissions |
|
Sixth Form Entry Criteria |
Attainment 8 ≥ 52 |
Attainment 8 ≥ 55 |
Attainment 8 ≥ 56 |
|
Sixth Form Oversubscription |
1. LAC/PLAC |
Same as 2025–2026 |
2. Pupil Premium (4 places) within 30 miles. |
|
Course Oversubscription |
Not specified |
Attainment 8 tiers: |
Same as 2026–2027 |
Other non-material changes include further clarification on:
- Admission of children outside their normal age group
- Internal Applicants who are refused a place in Sixth Form
- Children who are eligible for full Pupil Premium



