The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 130 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 611
- Capacity
- 42%
- FSM
- 31.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Holly Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is North Kesteven Academy a selective school?
No. North Kesteven Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is North Kesteven Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Kesteven Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend North Kesteven Academy?
North Kesteven Academy currently has 611 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does North Kesteven Academy take?
North Kesteven Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is North Kesteven Academy?
North Kesteven Academy is in Lincoln, LN6 9AG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does North Kesteven Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, North Kesteven Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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