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Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Lincolnshire·Secondary·East Midlands·Academy converter·NG34 7RS
URN: 137667Not judgedOfsted published 18 Dec 2024
61.8
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+0.67
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.43, 0.91]
95.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
92.1%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
37.8
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 61.8 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 61.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 96%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.67
- Confidence interval:
- [0.43, 0.91]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
Watch-outs
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified exam details
Exam type
Lincolnshire consortium 11+
Exam provider
GL Assessment / Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools
Open days from the school website
Open Day appointments and Open Evening 5pm to 7pm
30 Jun 2026
Open Day appointments
1 Jul 2026
Open Morning 9.15am to 12 noon
14 Oct 2026
Entry requirements
KSHS is a selective girls' academy and admits pupils through the Lincolnshire Consortium of Grammar Schools 11+ process. The current admissions page states the online form for September 2027 entry is closed and parents should contact the Admissions Officer if they still wish to register.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
For September 2026 entry, the school-specific timetable stated Verbal Reasoning on Saturday 13 September 2025, Non-Verbal Reasoning on Saturday 20 September 2025, results emailed Friday 10 October 2025 at noon, local-authority application deadline 31 October 2025, and National Offer Day Monday 2 March 2026. The current admissions page for September 2027 entry says the online registration form is now closed.
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
16 Apr 2026
Confidence
89%
Pages checked
4
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 114 | 61.8 | — | 95.6% | 92.1% | 5.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 141 | 65.3 | +0.67 | 95.7% | 92.9% | 6.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 127 | 65.6 | +0.55 | 96.0% | 91.0% | 6.2 |
| 2021/2022 | 118 | 68.6 | +0.43 | 99.0% | 94.0% | 6.6 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
The King's School, Grantham
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 72.7Progress 8 +1.10
Compare with Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademyCaistor Grammar School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 69.8Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademyKesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.8Progress 8 +1.04
Compare with Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademyBourne Grammar School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 68.6Progress 8 +0.68
Compare with Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademyQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 66.2Progress 8 +0.28
Compare with Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademySchool information
| URN | 137667 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Head of School Josephine Smith |
| Trust | COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | NG34 7RS |
| Latest pupils | 114 |
| FSM eligible | 9.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7RS
www.kshs.ukView local authority page1529414044| DfE number | 4005 |
| UKPRN | 10035660 |
| Opened | 1 Nov 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 18 Dec 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Not judged
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |