North Kesteven Academy

About North Kesteven Academy

North Kesteven Academy is an academy converter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 611 pupils on roll. It is part of NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 (2025/26). 36.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

611 / 1,461 (42%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

1 October 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Moor Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AG

Phone

01522881010

Headteacher

Holly Thomas

Website

http://www.nkacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is North Kesteven Academy?

North Kesteven Academy is an academy converter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does North Kesteven Academy have?

North Kesteven Academy has 611 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does North Kesteven Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at North Kesteven Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.5 in 2025/26.

Is North Kesteven Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — North Kesteven Academy is part of NORTH KESTEVEN ACADEMY.

Where is North Kesteven Academy?

North Kesteven Academy is located at Moor Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AG.