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Kirton Academy

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Kirton Academy

Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, DN21 4NN

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Pupils
394
Ages
11-16
FSM
45.0%
Attainment 8
36.5
Ofsted
Inadequate
Apr 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.7%
Basics 9-5
18.8%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.4%
EBacc APS
3.11
EBacc 9-5
3.1%
EBacc 9-4
4.7%
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About Kirton Academy

Kirton Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. The school has around 394 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, DN21 4NN | More schools in North Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2024 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Huntcliff School)
  2. May 2023 — School is not taking effective action towar… (predecessor: Huntcliff School)
  3. Apr 2022 — Inadequate
  4. Apr 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Huntcliff School)
  5. Feb 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Huntcliff School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kirton Academy

What is Kirton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kirton Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Kirton Academy's latest exam results?
Kirton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kirton Academy located?
Kirton Academy is a secondary school in Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire (DN21 4NN).
How many pupils attend Kirton Academy?
Kirton Academy has around 394 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kirton Academy with other schools?
View Kirton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Lincolnshire.