Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Catchment Area
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Sleaford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 756 pupils, and a capacity of 822 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
756
Pupils
822
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy?
The catchment area for Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Lincolnshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy: 822 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy has a published admission number of 822 places. 756 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 822, Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sleaford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Jermyn Street, Sleaford, NG34 7RS
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Free school meals
- 9.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137667
Other Secondary Schools in Sleaford
If Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sleaford are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
What is the catchment area for Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is operating close to its capacity of 822 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy? ▾
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Lincolnshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy cover? ▾
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy is a secondary school in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.