Kirkham Grammar School is a GCSE / A-Level / BTEC school in Preston, United Kingdom. Founded in 1979. It serves 724 students for students aged 2–19. Annual tuition ranges from $18,017 to $35,540 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
The School offers an impressive number of Scholarships and Bursaries at 11+ and 16+. Further details available from the Registrar.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
Kirkham Grammar School meets all statutory Independent School Standards. Leaders effectively ensure pupils are engaged through a broad curriculum, with pupils making good progress in relation to their starting points. The inspection identifies effective pastoral systems, safeguarding, and boarding provision, though notes that low-level disruption in some senior school lessons impacts learning and a minority of pupils do not fully embrace values of respect and diversity.
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About
Kirkham Grammar School, founded in 1549, is a co-educational independent school of 850 pupils aged 3-18. The school is renowned for developing well-balanced confident young people with excellent academic results and a strong Christian ethos. It emphasises a wide range of cultural, sporting and creative activities, with particular strength in rugby and girls hockey.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Strong rugby and girls hockey programmes
- Excellent academic results with good Oxbridge entry record
- Wide range of cultural, sporting and creative activities
- Strong Christian ethos with emphasis on pastoral care
- Flourishing house system
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Fees & Financials
Original currency: £4,729 per term (day) + £4,600 per term (boarding).
Student Life
A flourishing house system
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Christian