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North Kesteven Academy
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AG, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.2 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
611
Capacity
1,461
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
42%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.9, the school performs above the national average, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 24% reach the more challenging grade 5 benchmark. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 65% recommending the school, but the overall LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 10% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 October 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.9 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 7% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 56% | Bottom 37% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 37% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 77 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of subjects
85%
My child feels safe
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child is happy
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
School has high expectations
72%
My child makes good progress
69%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
65%
Behaviour is good
61%
School keeps me informed
56%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
White Other8.2%
Black African3.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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53.18647, -0.59696 · LN6 9AG
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136871
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.nkacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is North Kesteven Academy rated by Ofsted?
North Kesteven Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 October 2024.
Is North Kesteven Academy a good school?
North Kesteven Academy scores 10.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about North Kesteven Academy?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, North Kesteven Academy receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at North Kesteven Academy in GCSEs?
North Kesteven Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.9. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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