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North Kesteven Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

North Kesteven Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 611 pupils, and a capacity of 1461 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

611

Pupils

1,461

Capacity

42%

Fill rate

North Kesteven Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for North Kesteven Academy?

The catchment area for North Kesteven 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, North Kesteven Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

North Kesteven Academy: 1461 places, 42% filled: places available

North Kesteven Academy has a published admission number of 1461 places. 611 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1461 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.4% of pupils at North Kesteven Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.

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) →

North Kesteven Academy: School Information

Full address
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AG
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.4% of pupils
DfE URN
136871

Other Secondary Schools in Lincoln

If North Kesteven Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to North Kesteven 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: North Kesteven Academy

What is the catchment area for North Kesteven Academy?

The catchment area for North Kesteven 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is North Kesteven Academy oversubscribed?

North Kesteven Academy has a capacity of 1461 places and currently has 611 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for North Kesteven Academy?

Admission to North Kesteven Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does North Kesteven Academy cover?

North Kesteven Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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