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Kirton Academy
Gainsborough·Yorkshire and the Humber·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edDoes not apply
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Kirton Academy is a secondary academy in Gainsborough, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 394 pupils on roll, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.4%.
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Kirton Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
Kirton Academy has 394 pupils on roll.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
42% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Kirton Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Kirton Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Kirton Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
1/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
1/mo
100% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 4.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.9
Bus Stops
10
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Kirton Lindsey Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Gainsborough area
4.5
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 11 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.