Is North Kesteven Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 6 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Needs attention, one at Expected standard and one at Urgent improvement. Safeguarding was judged Not met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 52nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are North Kesteven Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at North Kesteven Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 37.5 (England: 46.2). 24.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at North Kesteven Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at North Kesteven Academy starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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North Kesteven Academy

Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG

Local ranking52nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1461

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 6 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 6 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Placed in a category of concern: Special measures.

Safeguarding standards Not met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Urgent improvement
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 37.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 24.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 44.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 105

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 89.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 85.0%
Higher education: 52.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 22.0%
Not sustained: 14.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

25.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.2

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 12.5% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 29.4
16-18 Cohort: 47

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 611
Boys: 280 (48%)
Girls: 307 (52%)
Capacity: 1461 (40% full)
SEND: 22.9%
FSM Eligible: 32.7%
EAL: 13.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.5%
SEN Support: 20.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Budget per Pupil: £8,894/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 40.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 80.1%
White Other: 8.3%
Black African: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Asian Other: 1.7%
Asian Indian: 1.0%
Mixed Other: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%

80.1%

White British

8.3%

White Other

3.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01522881010

enquiries@nkacademy.co.uk

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Moor Lane

Lincoln, East Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 136871
UKPRN: 10034129
Establishment No.: 5412
Trust: NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY

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