The King's School, Grantham facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The King's School, Grantham |
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 School badge .jpg) The King's School, Grantham. |
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Brook Street
England
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| Coordinates | 52°54′56″N 0°38′27″W / 52.9156°N 0.6409°W | ||||||||||
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| Type | 11–18 boys Grammar school; Academy |
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| Motto | Honi soit qui mal y pense (Shame on anyone who thinks evil of it) | ||||||||||
| Established | 1329 | ||||||||||
| Department for Education URN | 137166 Tables | ||||||||||
| Ofsted | Reports | ||||||||||
| Headmaster | Simon Pickett | ||||||||||
| Staff | 90 | ||||||||||
| Gender | Boys | ||||||||||
| Age | 11 to 18 | ||||||||||
| Enrolment | 1216 | ||||||||||
| Houses | Burleigh (Blue) Curteis (Red) Foxe (Yellow) More (White) Newton (Green) School (Black) |
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| Publication | The Granthamian | ||||||||||
The King's School is a special school for boys aged 11 to 18. It is located in Grantham, England. This school has a very long history, going back to 1329. It was given new support by Richard Foxe in 1528. Some parts of the school buildings are even older, from 1497!
Today, King's School is still an all-boys school. It has over 1,000 students. The school works with Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. They share some classes for older students (sixth form). This helps students from both schools learn more subjects together.
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Discovering King's School History
How King's School Began
The King's School has been in the same place for a very long time. Its history goes back to 1329. Richard Foxe gave the school new support in 1528. The oldest building at the school is from around 1497.
Richard Foxe grew up near Grantham. He worked for Henry Tudor, who later became King Henry VII. Foxe helped found other schools and colleges too. In the 1500s, the school was called the Free Grammar School of King Edward VI. At first, only a few dozen students attended. This number stayed under one hundred until the 1900s.
Famous Student: Isaac Newton
A very famous scientist, Isaac Newton, studied at King's School. He was a student there from 1655 to 1660. People say he carved his name on a wall in what is now the school library. Many visitors come to see this special mark. A copy of his signature is also at the Grantham Museum.
King's School as a Grammar School
Becoming a Selective School
The King's School became a special type of public school called a grammar school after the Education Act of 1944. This meant students had to pass an exam to get in. In the 1970s, there were ideas to change schools in the area. However, King's School stayed a grammar school.
Recent Changes at King's School
In 1988, a book about the school's history was written by a former teacher. It was called The King's School Grantham – 660 years of a Grammar School. On August 1, 2011, King's School became an "academy." This means it now manages itself more. It is still a selective school for boys and keeps its original name and badge.
Life at King's School Today
What Students Learn (Curriculum)
King's School offers many subjects for students to learn. These subjects are taught in a way that is interesting and challenging. Students can also join many extra activities. These include sports, music, art, drama, and chess.
The school also has clubs during lunch and after school. One popular club is the Combined Cadet Force (CCF). Students can also go on trips and visits to other countries. Teachers called "form tutors" help students with their learning and well-being.
Subjects Offered
The school teaches subjects like:
- Art
- Business
- Computing
- Drama
- English
- French
- History
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- Politics
- Religious Education (RE)
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Design and Technology
- Economics
- Financial Studies
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology
- Science
- PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic)
How Students Perform (Academic Attainment)
Students at King's School take many exams. They usually take 10 to 11 GCSE exams when they are 15 or 16. Older students (in sixth form) choose 3 or 4 A-level subjects. In May 2008, a group called Ofsted said King's School was "outstanding." Most students go on to university after finishing school. Many even get offers from top universities like Oxford and Cambridge.
What Students Wear (School Uniform)
Students at King's School wear a special uniform. This helps everyone feel like part of the school team. The uniform includes:
- A black blazer with the school badge.
- A formal, white school shirt.
- Black or dark grey trousers.
- A school tie.
- Dark grey or black socks.
- Black school shoes (no trainers or boots).
- A grey jumper, either with a maroon stripe or plain.
The school expects students to look neat and tidy. The full uniform should be worn at school. It should also be worn when traveling to and from school. Shirts must be tucked in. Hair should be clean and well-groomed.
Famous People Who Attended King's School
Many notable people have studied at The King's School. Here are a few examples:
From Early Centuries
- William Cecil (a powerful statesman in the 1500s)
- Henry More (a philosopher from the 1600s)
- Isaac Newton (the famous scientist, 1655–1659)
- Colley Cibber (a playwright from the late 1600s)
From More Recent Times
- Frederic Barker (an Anglican bishop in Sydney, Australia)
- William Wand (Archbishop of Brisbane)
- Captain Albert Ball (a brave pilot in World War I)
- Andy Bond (a former chief operating officer for Asda)
- Andy Clarke (a former chief executive officer for Asda)
- Ben Everitt (a Member of Parliament)
- Air Vice Marshal Gary Waterfall (a senior officer in the Royal Air Force)
- Jason Lai (an orchestral conductor and TV presenter)
- Ross Edgley (a British athlete and swimmer)
See also
- List of the oldest schools in the United Kingdom
