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2026 Best Secondary Schools in North Kesteven Area

Schools across North Kesteven district. Explore 8 secondary schools in North Kesteven. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy, Carre's Grammar School, and Sir Robert Pattinson Academy. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for North Kesteven

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

North Kesteven31%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

North Kesteven41.1

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

North Kesteven49%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

North Kesteven3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

North Kesteven6.7/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

North Kesteven

31%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

North Kesteven

41.1vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

North Kesteven

49%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

North Kesteven

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

North Kesteven

6.7/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in North Kesteven

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