Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Sleaford (Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is our ambition that all students leave Kesteven and Sleaford High School having achieved their academic potential, as well as being fully prepared for their next stage in education or work, and having acquired an enthusiasm for lifelong learning.
We aim to provide opportunities at all levels for developing the character of students and developing their potential through their participation in a wide range of educational experiences. This is provided by committed and well qualified staff who strive for best practice, evidence-based pedagogy and excellent learning outcomes for all students.
A sense of community based on shared values of respect, commitment and trust remains a key focus. Our intent is to consistently build upon the school's achievements, utilising the school's current strengths to develop, whilst recognising opportunities and potential threats.
This will enable us to realise our vision of creating a learning community in which every girl in Years 7-11, and all our students in our co-educational, shared Sixth Form can achieve their potential; intellectually, socially and personally, in a mutually supportive environment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
2 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Students
- Extra Curricular
Awards
3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Careers MarkRecognised award
- Wellbeing Award for SchoolsRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 137667
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Girls
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Sleaford and North Hykeham
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (6 current, 6 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr James Robert Hoyes Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Katy (Katherine) Sarah Stokes | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2026 |
| Mr James (Robbie) Robert Gemmill | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Doctor Tom Smith | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Amy Catherine Ellison | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Georgia Margaret Lily McCormack | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Debbie Scott | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr John Andrew Keane Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr Christopher Michael Cutler Former | Local Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mr James Robert Hoyes Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Julie Pankhurst Former | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Josephine Smith Former | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record