North Kesteven Academy, Lincoln
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its March 2022 inspection — down from Good.
Rated Good for
Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement).
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
38.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
54 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
27
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
40%
Available places
587 pupils
1,461 capacity
874 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lincoln
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.90876%
Overall absence
40.22436%
Persistent absence
624
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
North Kesteven Academy
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Manor Farm Academy
Ling Moor Primary Academy
Fosse Way Academy
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
The Meadows Primary School
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
Fortuna School
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