Kirton Academy

StateSecondary

InadequateSecondaryAges 11–16394 pupils

Redbourne Mere, DN21 4NNWebsite01652648276

Inadequate394 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inadequate3y ago

Inspected Apr 2022

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils394

Inadequate3y ago

Ages11 - 16

Pupils394

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

394 / 870 (45%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Emma Ricketts

At a Glance

InspectionInadequate

Inspected Apr 2022

Results

Attainment 8: 36.7

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

11.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.3%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence31.2%

National avg: 13.7%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support34.3%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.9%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health68 pupils (41%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty42 pupils (25%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder23 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty19 pupils (11%)

Physical Disability6 pupils (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication6 pupils (4%)

Other1 pupils (1%)

Severe Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)27

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)25

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils394

Free school meals44.9%

English as additional language3.0%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British94.4%

White Other2.8%

Indian1.3%

Mixed White & Asian0.5%

Mixed Other0.3%

Chinese0.3%

Black African0.3%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.3%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Trust Performance

Lincolnshire Gateway Academies Trust

KS4

Attainment 844.5

Progress 8-0.10

EBacc entry23.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£3,000

total expenditure per pupil

£-6,600 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£1,517

Support staff£327

Premises£50

Energy£63

Learning resources£93

Income per pupil£3,474

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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