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North Kesteven Academy

Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Lincoln.

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Pupils
611
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.4%
Attainment 8
37.8
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Mar 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.4%
Basics 9-5
23.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.9%
EBacc APS
3.30
EBacc 9-5
8.1%
EBacc 9-4
15.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.00
A*-A Grades
9.1%
A*-B Grades
21.2%
AAB+ %
12.5%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 22 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About North Kesteven Academy

North Kesteven Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 54 responses), 65% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.8. The school has around 611 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Moor Lane, Lincoln, LN6 9AG | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for North Kesteven Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near North Kesteven Academy

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Frequently asked questions about North Kesteven Academy

What is North Kesteven Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Kesteven Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about North Kesteven Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 54 responses): 65% of parents would recommend North Kesteven Academy.
What are North Kesteven Academy's latest exam results?
North Kesteven Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is North Kesteven Academy located?
North Kesteven Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN6 9AG).
How many pupils attend North Kesteven Academy?
North Kesteven Academy has around 611 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare North Kesteven Academy with other schools?
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