Kesteven and Sleaford High School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Kesteven and Sleaford High School

Grammar SchoolLincolnshire, East Midlands142 days until exam date

Gender

Girls

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Healthy

School 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

Verbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

756

Total pupils

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

61.8

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

85.1%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
756 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18:1Healthy
Consortium
Lincolnshire

Admissions

Qualifying Score
top 25% of the ability range

Student Demographics

9.1%

Free School Meals

4.5%

English as Additional Language

0.4%

EHCP

4.89%

SEN Support

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