Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

About Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is an academy converter in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 756 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. It is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 (2025/26). 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Girls

Pupils / Capacity

756 / 822 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 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

Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS

Phone

01529414044

Head of School

Josephine Smith

Website

www.kshs.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is an academy converter in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

Is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy a girls school?

Yes — Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a girls school.

How many pupils does Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy have?

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy has 756 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 63 in 2025/26.

Is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is part of COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST.

Where is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?

Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is located at Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS.