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North Kesteven Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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North Kesteven Academy
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- North Hykeham LN6 9AG
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: School supports good behaviour; calm, orderly atmosphere.
Academic Progress: Subjects are planned well but inconsistent teaching affects learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have high expectations, but inconsistent management leads to low-level disruption.
Academic Progress: Too many pupils do not achieve as well as they might.
Qualifications and Training: Typically, teachers have strong subject knowledge.
Qualifications and Training: Staff value ongoing development and training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers do not use assessment information consistently well.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching does not always help pupils know and remember more in all subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistent delivery; more staff training needed.
Strengths and Challenges: Strong curriculum design, but inconsistent teaching delivery.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion.
Communication: The school communicates effectively about child progress and school events.
Opportunities for Involvement: School council involved in decision making.
Communication: Parents recognize significant improvements.
Parent Satisfaction: Recognizes school鈥檚 strong leadership.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied but can raise complaints through Ofsted if needed.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying effectively when it happens.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Governors have identified priorities and understand the time required to make an impact.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Trustees support inclusive culture.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Curriculum improved but needs more consistent delivery.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The safeguarding team works rigorously to support pupil welfare and safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders pursue any concerns about pupils鈥� safety with rigour and sensitivity.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils trust staff to keep them safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive culture built on mutual respect.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of opportunities in music, drama, and sport.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs and extra-curricular activities have restarted after COVID-19 restrictions.
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of clubs including Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students support younger pupils in activities.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme including for sixth form.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are enthusiastic learners and act as good role models.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent careers advice provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Achievements in sixth form improving.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Personalised curriculums for SEND pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Effective systems for identification but insufficient classroom support.
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes a broad and ambitious range of subjects.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum at key stage 3 and 4, wide range of qualifications in sixth form.
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North Kesteven Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 659 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 17% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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High aspirations are encouraged at North Kesteven Academy in a motivating and encouraging environment.
We encourage everyone to be joyful, responsible, courteous, creative, and confident by recognising their accomplishments.
Instilling a love of continual learning and the fortitude to learn from mistakes is part of our goal.
To create students who will represent the academy well, serve as good examples for others, excel academically, and go on to the greatest colleges and careers.
To have employees who view us as the employer of choice, offering a fulfilling workplace, an atmosphere that values their contributions, and a supportive environment for their professional growth.
To have parents and other carers who are aware of North Kesteven Academy's concern for their children's education and unique needs, and for whom the academy is the first choice to entrust their children's education, working in partnership with the academy to ensure their child reaches their potential.
To support a Community for which we are a partner of choice in order to enhance student results and experiences.
Think about your obligations as a member of the North Kesteven Academy community and the larger society in which we live.
Utilize opportunities presented through Student Voice, competitions, and fundraising activities to represent your House and the Academy.
Aim to succeed in all facets of academy life while taking cautious risks and viewing failures as learning opportunities.
By abstaining from risky behaviours, you can keep both you and people around you safe.
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We encourage everyone to be joyful, responsible, courteous, creative, and confident by recognising their accomplishments.
Instilling a love of continual learning and the fortitude to learn from mistakes is part of our goal.
To create students who will represent the academy well, serve as good examples for others, excel academically, and go on to the greatest colleges and careers.
To have employees who view us as the employer of choice, offering a fulfilling workplace, an atmosphere that values their contributions, and a supportive environment for their professional growth.
To have parents and other carers who are aware of North Kesteven Academy's concern for their children's education and unique needs, and for whom the academy is the first choice to entrust their children's education, working in partnership with the academy to ensure their child reaches their potential.
To support a Community for which we are a partner of choice in order to enhance student results and experiences.
Think about your obligations as a member of the North Kesteven Academy community and the larger society in which we live.
Utilize opportunities presented through Student Voice, competitions, and fundraising activities to represent your House and the Academy.
Aim to succeed in all facets of academy life while taking cautious risks and viewing failures as learning opportunities.
By abstaining from risky behaviours, you can keep both you and people around you safe.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.7 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 17% | 48% | 44% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | 3.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.84 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 34.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 45.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.92 | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.45 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 47.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 185 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 22% 4 | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 4 | 48.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 2 | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 2 | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.28 | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 200 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.78% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% 6 | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 11 | 50.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 11 | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 223 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 49.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 12% | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 19.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 232 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.04% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.17 | 30.82 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.61 | 31.14 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.57% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 80 | 136 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 62.24% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.08% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 19.66% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.71% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.73 | 32.94 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.11 | 32.43 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 98 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 64.47% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 6.53% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 16.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.84% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.66 3 | 30.12 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.77 | 30.28 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.0% | 11.6% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 104 | 165 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 61.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 8.11% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 18.66% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.16% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.00 2 | 28.35 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.89 | 29.18 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.7% | 11.4% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 22 | 20.21% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 14.55% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.74% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.26 | 27.35 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.46 | 29.74 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.0% | 11.38% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 33 | 24.84% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.35% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 32% | 19.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at North Kesteven Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
