North Kesteven Academy
Secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Report card, May 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement. Special measures.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 6 May 2026, report published 12 July 2026.
Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Needs attention | 26% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention | 14% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Post-16 provision | Needs attention | 10% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Not met | Doesn’t meet the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around May 2030
The last inspection was in May 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 0.2 milesSir Robert Pattinson Academy
Standards maintained (Dec 2024)
- 1.6 milesThe Priory Witham Academy
School remains Good (May 2023)
- 2.1 milesThe Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Report card, Dec 2025: 2 expected, 5 needs attention
- 2.2 milesSt Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Requires improvement (Apr 2024)
- 2.6 milesThe Priory Academy LSST
Good (Oct 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.