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North Kesteven Academy

North Kesteven, LN6 9AGSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.94
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.4×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 113 places
Ranking
#2,990
of 3,141 nationally

About North Kesteven Academy

North Kesteven Academy's headline Progress 8 score of -0.94 places it well below the Lincolnshire local authority average of -0.06, a significant gap that makes it one of the lowest-performing secondary schools in the county. Ranked 51st out of 57 schools of the same type in Lincolnshire, and in the bottom 5% nationally, the school's academic outcomes are a clear concern for parents. The Attainment 8 score sits at 33.7, and just 23.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Only 3.7% entered the EBacc at the higher grade threshold, and the EBacc average point score is 2.81. These figures suggest that, on average, pupils leave with results significantly behind their peers across the region.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMoor Lane, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN6 9AG
HeadteacherHolly Thomas
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils611
Free School Meals (FSM)31.4%
School Capacity611 / 1,461 (42% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Oct 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Music RoomsAstro TurfScience LabsICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallLibrarySixth Form CentreArt StudiosSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

BadmintonTennisAthleticsSwimmingCricketMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraBook ClubScience ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: nkacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About North Kesteven Academy

North Kesteven Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.