Kesteven and Sleaford High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
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Gender
Exam Board
GL Assessment
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18:1
HealthySchool Size
756 pupils
About Kesteven and Sleaford High School
Kesteven and Sleaford High School is a girls' grammar school in Sleaford where pupils genuinely thrive, with a mixed sixth form offered through a collaborative partnership with local schools. The curriculum is exceptionally broad, stretching well beyond national expectations and enriched by opportunities like creative writing clubs, journalism societies, and European language trips. Pupils here display remarkable dedication to their studies, supported by specialist teachers who deliver clear explanations and provide thoughtful feedback. The school places equal emphasis on personal development, with carefully designed programmes covering wellbeing, relationships, and life skills—sixth formers even receive guidance on cooking and managing finances. Parents are overwhelmingly positive, with the school's ethos summed up by one: "The school really does want every child to flourish."
Subjects Tested
Ages & Pupils
756
Total pupils
Academic Performance
Attainment 8
61.8
Average GCSE score across 8 subjects
GCSE Grade 5+
85.1%
Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths
School Profile
Admissions
Student Demographics
9.1%
Free School Meals
4.5%
English as Additional Language
0.4%
EHCP
4.89%
SEN Support