Located in Sleaford, Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy currently has around 756 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 0.4% boys and 99.6% girls. Around 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.4%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 76% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Jermyn Street, Sleaford, NG34 7RS
Website: www.kshs.uk
Telephone: 01529414044
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Josephine Smith
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 137667

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Girls
School Capacity: 822
Number of Pupils: 756
Number of Boys: 3
Number of Girls: 753

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.9% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.4% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British84.50%639
Other White4.40%33
Other Mixed3.30%25
Other (any other ethnic group)1.70%13
White and Asian1.10%8
Other Asian1.10%8
African0.70%5
Indian0.70%5
Irish0.50%4
Pakistani0.50%4
White and Black African0.40%3
Chinese0.40%3
White and Black Caribbean0.30%2
Unclassified0.30%2
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Other Black0.10%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.55)
Of the 127 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 123 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.55
Town average
0.13
Local authority average
-0.04
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
91%
Town average
77%
Local authority average
54%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
90%
Town average
65%
Local authority average
49%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
65.6
Town average
54.9
Local authority average
48.3
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.2
Town average
5.1
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
96%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The St Botolph's Church of England Infant School, Quarrington, Sleaford
Grantham Road , NG34 7ND
- not rated 316 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Church Lane , NG34 7DF
- not rated 565 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
William Alvey School
Eastgate , NG34 7EA
- not rated 795 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
William Alvey School
Eastgate , NG34 7EA
3out of 4 795 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School
The Drove , NG34 7AT
- not rated 848 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Jermyn Street , NG34 7RS
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Girls More About School
The St George's College of Technology
Westholme , NG34 7PS
- not rated 518 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St George's Academy
Westgate , NG34 7PP
3out of 4 545 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Carre's Grammar School
Northgate , NG34 7DD
3out of 4 717 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Willow School
25 Jermyn Street , North Kesteven NG34 7RU
- not rated 84 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Westgate House , Westgate NG34 7RJ
- not rated 313 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Westholme House , Leicester Street NG34 7PS
- not rated 405 yd Sixth form centres Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kesteven House
George Street , NG34 7NZ
- not rated 765 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Lincolnshire / Kesteven House
Rookery Avenue , NG34 7TY
- not rated 956 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.