North Kesteven Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
North Kesteven Academy currently has around 611 pupils on roll, which is about 42% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.8% boys and 52.2% girls. Around 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 39.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (78.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 49% who stay in school sixth forms and 29% progressing to further education , while 11% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Moor Lane, Lincoln, LN6 9AG |
| Website: | http://www.nkacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01522881010 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Holly Thomas |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136871 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1461 |
| Number of Pupils: | 611 |
| Number of Boys: | 292 |
| Number of Girls: | 319 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 39.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 78.60% | 480 |
| Other White | 8.20% | 50 |
| African | 3.80% | 23 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.00% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 12 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 10 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.20% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsdown Nursery School, Lincoln Kingsdown Road , Doddington Park LN6 0FB | 3out of 4 | 3,194 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School Ravensmoor Close , North Hykeham LN6 9AB | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Farm Academy Tiber Road , North Hykeham LN6 9ST | 3out of 4 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ling Moor Primary Academy Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Ling Moor Primary School Richmond Drive , North Hykeham LN6 8QZ | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Hykeham Fosse Way Primary School Ash Grove , North Hykeham LN6 8DU | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kesteven Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Kesteven School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Pattinson School Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AF | - not rated | 404 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Ruston Technology College Shannon Avenue , LN6 7JG | - not rated | 2,790 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 2,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Hykeham Joint Sixth Form Moor Lane , North Hykeham LN6 9AG | - not rated | 0 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| George Johnson Education Centre George Johnson Education Centre , Unit F, The Point LN6 3QN | - not rated | 2,128 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School Hykeham Road , LN6 8AR | 3out of 4 | 2,421 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorn Free School 248 Calder Road , Brant Road LN5 9TL | 3out of 4 | 2,709 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Therese Lord Independent School 22 Melbourne Way , Waddington LN5 9XJ | - not rated | 3,069 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.