Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire NG31 7UF
10 reasons to choose Grantham Preparatory International School
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Grantham Preparatory International School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 79. It is one of the best independent prep schools in and around Grantham and one of the 3 best primary schools for 5 miles.
School fundamentals
Grantham Preparatory International School is an independent prep day school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 3 and 11 years. The school has a non-selective admissions policy. It is a standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school, and part of the IES International Education Systems group. Grantham Preparatory International School fees range from £3,297 +VAT (Rec) to £3,988 +VAT per term (2024/25).
Average class size
Grantham Preparatory International School has one class per year and an average class size of 17 pupils.
Leavers' destinations
Destinations for 70% of Grantham Preparatory International School leavers are a Lincolnshire grammar school, especially Kesteven & Grantham Girls or The King’s School in Grantham. 30% of pupils go to independent schools such as Oakham, the Stamford Schools, or Lincoln Minster School.
The Grantham Preparatory International School curriculum
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHE, reasoning, French. Some cross-curricular topic work in the infants classes. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and residential trips from Year 5.
Specialist teaching
Specialist teachers for sport, music and languages throughout.
Sport at Grantham Preparatory International School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Mark Platinum accreditation. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in rounders.
The Arts at Grantham Preparatory International School
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the English and co-curriculum. All pupils learn an instrument in class and half take extra-curricular instrument lessons from Year 3. Two choirs and some instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil over 5 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care
Wraparound care from 8.00am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Grantham Preparatory International School
Highfields School (15.3 miles); Stamford Junior School (20.1 miles).
Denton Church of England School (4.1 miles); Stathern Primary School (12.3 miles); Rauceby Church of England Primary School (12.8 miles).
Oakham School (19.6 miles); Stamford School (20.1 miles); Kirkstone House School (22.8 miles).
Kesteven and Grantham Girls’ School (1.4 miles); The King’s School, Grantham (1.6 miles); Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy (14.8 miles).