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Kirton Academy
Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4NN, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.8 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
394
Capacity
870
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
45%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in providing quality education. Although it performs in the top 90% nationally for GCSE Attainment 8, only 50% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and just 19% reach grade 5 or higher. Parents may want to consider these factors when evaluating educational options.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.4%
White Other2.8%
Asian Indian1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.47777, -0.58266 · DN21 4NN
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150867
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kirtonacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kirton Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2022.
Is Kirton Academy a good school?
Kirton Academy scores 2.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Kirton Academy in GCSEs?
Kirton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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