The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
19%
23.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 394
- Capacity
- 45%
- FSM
- 45%
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Emma Ricketts
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4NN
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
How many pupils attend Kirton Academy?
Kirton Academy currently has 394 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirton Academy take?
Kirton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kirton Academy?
Kirton Academy is in Gainsborough, DN21 4NN, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirton Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kirton Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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