Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

About Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy was judged Outstanding in every category during its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a significant jump from its previous Good rating in 2013. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.67 is the strongest single headline metric, placing it well above the national average and far ahead of the Lincolnshire local authority average of -0.06. That score ranks the school first out of seven secondary schools in North Kesteven, 14th out of 273 in the East Midlands, and in the top 10 per cent nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 65.3, and 91.5 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school also excels at the EBacc, with 92.9 per cent of pupils entered for the qualification and 61 per cent achieving a strong pass in it.

At A-level, the school’s average points per entry is 43.4, equivalent to a B+ grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B+ as well. The value-added score of 0.12 is rated as Average, meaning sixth-formers make typical progress relative to their prior attainment. Ofsted rated the sixth form Outstanding, and 40 per cent of pupils achieved at least AAB in two facilitating subjects. The school’s EBacc average point score of 6.27 is strong, and its Progress 8 banding is described as Well above average. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 91 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and 94 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. In the Parent View survey, 94 per cent felt the school has high expectations for their child, and 95 per cent said their child does well.

The school is a selective girls’ academy with 756 pupils on roll, oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year with 193 applications for 103 places. It has a sixth form centre and a range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, and a chapel. Sports on offer include rowing, hockey, and gymnastics, while clubs range from Debate and Chess to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. The school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With 9.1 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school draws from a relatively advantaged intake but still delivers exceptional academic outcomes. It suits families who want a high-performing selective state school with a strong academic focus, a well-regarded sixth form, and a broad extracurricular programme.

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