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2026 Best Secondary Schools in South Kesteven Area

Schools across South Kesteven district. Explore 12 secondary schools in South Kesteven. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School, The King's School, Grantham, and Bourne Grammar School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for South Kesteven

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

South Kesteven55%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Kesteven46.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Kesteven27%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Kesteven3.9

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Kesteven7.7/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

South Kesteven

55%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

South Kesteven

46.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

South Kesteven

27%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

South Kesteven

3.9vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

South Kesteven

7.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in South Kesteven

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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Grantham
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham town centre
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Bourne Grammar School
Bourne
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Stamford Endowed Schools
Stamford Town Centre
Kirkstone House School
Baston
The Priory Ruskin Academy
Barrowby Gate
Bourne Academy
Bourne
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
West Grantham
Stamford Welland Academy
Stamford
Charles Read Academy
Corby Glen
Walton Academy
Walton
The Deepings School
Deeping St James