Kirton Academy

About Kirton Academy

Kirton Academy is an academy converter in Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 394 pupils on roll. It is part of LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

394 / 870 (45%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

26 April 2022

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 1 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

Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4NN

Phone

01652648276

Head Teacher

Emma Ricketts

Website

www.kirtonacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Kirton Academy?

Kirton Academy is an academy converter in Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Kirton Academy have?

Kirton Academy has 394 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Kirton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Kirton Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 April 2022).

How does Kirton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Kirton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is Kirton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Kirton Academy is part of LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Kirton Academy?

Kirton Academy is located at Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, DN21 4NN.