Schools in North Kesteven
North Kesteven has 56 schools: 47 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 92% of the 39 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (61.8 in 2025). Among primary schools, Digby Church of England School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (88% in 2025).
- 63 schools
- 9 secondary
- 47 primary
Secondary Schools in North Kesteven
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy | – | 61.8 (2025) | +0.67 (2024) | 747 |
| 2 | Carre's Grammar School | Good | 58.0 (2025) | -0.01 (2024) | 810 |
| 3 | Sir Robert Pattinson Academy | Good | 45.9 (2025) | -0.01 (2024) | 1,310 |
| 4 | Branston Community Academy | – | 43.8 (2025) | -0.22 (2024) | 1,132 |
| 5 | Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn | Good | 39.8 (2025) | -0.04 (2024) | 1,015 |
| 6 | St George's Academy | Good | 39.3 (2025) | -0.29 (2024) | 2,281 |
| 7 | North Kesteven Academy | Urgent improvement | 37.9 (2025) | -0.94 (2024) | 587 |
| 8 | Broughton House College | – | – | – | – |
| 9 | Sleaford Joint Sixth Form | – | – | – | – |
Primary Schools in North Kesteven
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.