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North Kesteven Academy

Academy converter · Lincoln · LN6 9AG

Ages 11–18 · 587 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

33.7

Overall absence

14.3%

Admissions demand

0.36 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-05-06

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement

Safeguarding standards: Not met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.94
−20+2
Attainment 833.7
English & maths grade 5+23%
English & maths grade 4+43%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 2.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence14.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)39.8%
Unauthorised5.6%
Authorised absence
8.7%
Severe absence (50%+)
9.0%
Enrolments in measure
653

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.36 · Often has places

1st preferences

20

Places offered

111

1st-preference offers

20

Total preferences (any rank)
165
Preferred offers (top 3)
56
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill40%

587 pupils · 1,461 places

Pupils on roll
587
Boys / girls
280 / 307
School capacity
1,461
Capacity fill
587 / 1,461 (40%)
Free school meals
38.3%
FSM pupils
206
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY
Academy trust
NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY
Headteacher
Ms Holly Thomas

Location

Address
Moor Lane, North Hykeham
Postcode
LN6 9AG
Town
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
North Kesteven
Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 587 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.3%.

Open schools in Lincoln
108
Secondary schools in Lincoln
13
Academies among open schools in Lincoln
44% (47)
Open schools in LN6
33
Secondary in LN6
4
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in LincolnNear LN6

  • Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Lincoln · LN6 9AF · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.5
    • P8-0.0
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.8%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Lincoln · LN6 0EP · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att834.0
    • P8-0.6
    • EM5+26%
    • Absence13.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • The Priory Academy LSST

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Lincoln · LN5 8PW · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att855.0
    • P80.1
    • EM5+60%
    • Absence7.7%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Holly Thomas
Telephone
01522881010
Website
http://www.nkacademy.co.uk

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