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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
2. Pupil Premium (20 places)
3. Within 30 miles
4. Others by score

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 ≥ 56 for 3+ core subjects

Attainment 8 ≥ 55
Attainment 8 ≥ 65 for 3+ core subjects

Attainment 8 ≥ 56
Attainment 8 ≥ 65 for 3+ core subjects

Sixth Form Oversubscription
(External)

1. LAC/PLAC
2. Pupil Premium (4 places)
3. Within 30 miles
4. Attainment 8 score

Same as 2025–2026

2. Pupil Premium (4 places) within 30 miles.

Course Oversubscription
(Sixth Form)

Not specified

Attainment 8 tiers:
1. Full
2. Minus open
3. Minus EBacc & open

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

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