Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford, Lincolnshire · NG34 7RS
AAB+ A-level
20.3%
9–7 GCSE
34.5%
Pupils
772
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Kesteven & Sleaford High School is a girls' grammar school in Lincolnshire serving a wide catchment area. Part of the Community Inclusive Trust (CIT) academy network, it combines traditional academic rigour with a commitment to inclusivity and pastoral care. The school emphasises honesty, integrity, aspiration and professionalism, producing confident, well-rounded young people across ages 11–19.
- →Selective entry ensures academically cohesive peer group and rigorous curriculum delivery
- →Joint sixth form with co-education option and strong university progression
- →Part of larger CIT academy trust providing shared expertise and resources
Who thrives here
Able girls who value academic rigour and wish to join a supportive grammar school environment with a strong pastoral structure. Pupils seeking traditional, structured sixth-form preparation for Russell Group and Oxbridge applications.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Jermyn Street
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
NG34 7RS
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy cost?
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy's exam results?
At Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy, 20.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 34.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy a boarding school?
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a day school in Sleaford and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong academic results and rigorous curriculum delivery
✓Supportive pastoral care and house system fostering pupil wellbeing
✓Inclusive ethos despite selective entry; strong integration of SEND and disadvantaged pupils
✓Experienced, stable staff and headship
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting external validation of quality
!Located in rural Lincolnshire with limited public transport for outlying pupils