Grantham Preparatory International School
Grantham, Lincolnshire · NG31 7UF
Grantham Preparatory International School is a small, coeducational day prep serving ages 3–11 in Lincolnshire. Part of the IES International group, it emphasises academic success within a caring, family-oriented setting, with small class sizes and skilled teaching staff. The school prepares pupils for entry to independent and selective state grammar schools, offering a broad curriculum spanning core academics, music, drama, and sport.
- →Small class sizes and personalised attention in a family-focused environment
- →Strong academic preparation for 11+ entry to independent and grammar schools
- →Broad co-curricular offer including music, drama, and sport within a day-school model
Who thrives here
Pupils who benefit from smaller cohorts and close pastoral relationships; families seeking disciplined academic preparation for selective secondary entry without boarding.
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Contact & visit
Gorse Lane
Grantham, Lincolnshire
NG31 7UF
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Grantham Preparatory International School?
Day fees at Grantham Preparatory International School are approximately £11,400 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Grantham Preparatory International School?
Grantham Preparatory International School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Grantham Preparatory International School a boarding school?
Grantham Preparatory International School is a day school in Grantham and does not offer boarding.
What is Grantham Preparatory International School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Grantham Preparatory International School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Small class sizes and individualised attention
✓Caring, family-centred ethos
✓Effective academic preparation for competitive secondary entry
✓Broad curriculum including music, drama, and sport
Common concerns
!School not yet inspected by Ofsted; no independent validation of standards
!Day-only provision; no boarding or international student programme despite 'International' branding
!Limited publicly available information on exam results, destinations, and pastoral systems