The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus: Exam & Preparation Guide
The King’s School Grantham uses the Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus. The current GL assessment consists of two separate multiple-choice papers covering Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This guide explains the exam structure, what it means for preparation, and how Learning Street’s Lincolnshire courses and mock papers can help your child prepare effectively.
The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| School | The King’s School Grantham |
| Area | Lincolnshire |
| Entrance test | Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus |
| Exam provider | GL |
| Paper 1 | Verbal Reasoning |
| Paper 2 | Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| Response format | Multiple-choice questions with separate answer sheets |
| Our mocks | Lincolnshire 11 Plus Mock Exams – Packs 1–4 |
Information and Mock Exam review: The information on this page and Learning Street’s Lincolnshire mock exams are reviewed against the latest reliable information available about The King’s School Grantham entrance test.
Learning Street’s Lincolnshire mocks follow the same core two-paper Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning structure used by the Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus.
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The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus Exam Format
The King’s School Grantham uses the standard Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus format, consisting of two separate multiple-choice papers: Paper 1 Verbal Reasoning and Paper 2 Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Paper 1 — Verbal Reasoning
The Verbal Reasoning paper is a 50-minute multiple-choice test. Children record their answers on a separate answer sheet.
Preparation needs to develop a broad range of Verbal Reasoning techniques alongside strong vocabulary, because vocabulary knowledge supports many of the skills needed to interpret and solve verbal questions accurately.
Paper 2 — Non-Verbal Reasoning
The Non-Verbal Reasoning paper is also multiple-choice and is divided into separately timed sections. Children therefore need to become comfortable moving between different visual reasoning question types while responding to individual section timings.
Answers are recorded on a separate answer sheet.
The Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning papers are separate and are normally taken approximately one week apart.
What Does the King’s School Grantham Exam Format Mean for Preparation?
The assessment focuses specifically on Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so preparation should develop these skills thoroughly rather than treating them as smaller parts of a broader generic GL course.
For Verbal Reasoning, vocabulary development is particularly important. Children may understand how a question type works but still struggle if they do not understand the words involved.
Non-Verbal Reasoning requires a systematic approach to visual patterns and relationships. The separately timed sections also mean children need to become comfortable adapting quickly between question types and working within controlled timings.
Preparation should progress from vocabulary and reasoning foundations → individual reasoning techniques → accuracy → mixed reasoning work → flexible application → revision → timed work → mocks.
The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus Mock Exams and Practice Papers
At Learning Street, we research the known Lincolnshire format, paper length and timings when producing our mocks. We also provide realistic answer sheets, invigilation instructions and guidance on when time should be called so parents can reproduce the practical demands of the test at home as closely as possible.
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Lincolnshire 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
All four mock exams contain different questions, allowing families to space fresh tests throughout preparation and use later mocks to measure improvement.
The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus Pass Marks
We do not provide one fixed raw practice-paper percentage that should be treated as a permanent The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus pass mark.
Results from our Lincolnshire mocks are best used to measure progress and identify weaker areas in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, accuracy, timing and exam technique rather than as a direct prediction of an official entrance-test result.
How to Prepare for The King’s School Grantham 11 Plus
Effective preparation should build secure reasoning foundations before children rely heavily on complete timed mock papers.
Children should first learn individual techniques carefully, then move towards mixed work where they need to recognise the required method independently. Timed work should be introduced progressively once accuracy and understanding are secure.
Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Verbal Reasoning requires both reasoning technique and a strong vocabulary.
Children should learn systematic methods for the different reasoning question types while also developing vocabulary consistently over time.
Vocabulary work should involve learning new words, revisiting them regularly and understanding how they are used in context rather than simply attempting repeated test questions.
Once individual Verbal Reasoning techniques are secure, children should move towards mixed practice where they need to identify the required approach for themselves.
Non-Verbal Reasoning Preparation
Non-Verbal Reasoning rewards careful and systematic observation.
Children should learn to identify changes and relationships involving features such as shape, position, pattern, rotation and reflection rather than selecting answers simply because they appear visually plausible.
The Lincolnshire Non-Verbal Reasoning paper contains separately timed sections, so children should eventually practise moving between question types while following individual section timings carefully.
Timed work is most useful after the underlying techniques are secure, allowing children to develop the combination of accuracy, pace and adaptability needed for the real assessment.
View the Lincolnshire 11 Plus Mock Exam Bundle – Packs 1–4
Which King’s School Grantham 11 Plus Course Should You Choose?
Learning Street has dedicated Lincolnshire programmes designed specifically around the Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning assessment used in the area.
Our Lincolnshire programmes develop Vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning rather than using the broader subject coverage of a standard GL course.
The most suitable programme mainly depends on how much preparation time remains.
| Preparation time | Learning Street course | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 30–40+ weeks | Complete – Lincolnshire | Our most comprehensive Lincolnshire preparation |
| 15–30 weeks | Enhance – Lincolnshire | A shorter structured Lincolnshire programme |
| 6–15 weeks | Boost – Lincolnshire | Focused preparation when less time remains |
Complete – Lincolnshire — 30–40+ Weeks
Our Complete 11 Plus Programme – Lincolnshire is our most comprehensive preparation route for the Lincolnshire test.
It contains 40 structured parts covering Vocabulary Development, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
The programme also includes more than 40 timed papers and tests, alongside structured learning and detailed answers.
The Complete 11 Plus Programme – Lincolnshire
Enhance – Lincolnshire — 15–30 Weeks
Our 11 Plus Programme – Enhance – Lincolnshire provides a shorter 20-part preparation route covering Vocabulary Development, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
It includes more than 30 timed papers and tests alongside structured learning and detailed answers.
Enhance is most suitable where there is still enough time for substantial preparation but not enough time to work properly through all 40 parts of Complete.
11 Plus Programme – Enhance – Lincolnshire
Boost – Lincolnshire — 6–15 Weeks
Our 11 Plus Programme – Boost – Lincolnshire is the shortest dedicated Lincolnshire preparation route.
It contains 10 intensive parts covering Vocabulary Development, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and includes more than 20 timed papers and tests.
Boost is most suitable where there is insufficient time to work properly through Complete or Enhance but a family still wants structured Lincolnshire-specific preparation.
11 Plus Programme – Boost – Lincolnshire
Starting Earlier?
If your child is still developing the vocabulary, literacy, numeracy and reasoning foundations needed before dedicated 11 Plus preparation begins, our primary-school course chooser can help you select an appropriate starting point.
Primary School – Course Chooser for Younger Children
Also Sitting Independent School Exams?
Children also sitting independent-school entrance tests may need additional preparation in subjects or formats beyond The King’s School Grantham entrance test.
The courses below are separate supplementary options and should not be interpreted as additional elements of the Lincolnshire Grammar Schools 11 Plus.
11 Plus Creative Writing Course
11 Plus Maths Stretch and Revision
Current The King’s School Grantham Admissions Information
Admissions arrangements and entrance-test details can change from year to year. For general guidance on 11 Plus preparation and our courses, use our FAQs below.
