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North Kesteven Academy term dates
North Kesteven Academy breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Lincolnshire council's standard term dates. We don't have North Kesteven Academy's own dates yet — most schools follow these, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
October Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Christmas Holiday
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Back to school:
February Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Easter Holiday
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
Summer Holiday
Last day of school:
Return date not announced yet
Lincolnshire council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Where: Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN6 9AG
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 587
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Website: www.nkacademy.co.uk
Ofsted
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted's new report card. Ofsted placed the school in special measures (May 2026). Safeguarding standards: not met (May 2026).
- Post-16 provisionNeeds attention
- InclusionExpected standard
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement
From Ofsted's published inspection data (as at 31 August 2001). Read the full report on Ofsted
Quick answers
When does North Kesteven Academy break up for the October half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is from Lincolnshire council's standard term dates — North Kesteven Academy may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to North Kesteven Academy?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.