Best Schools in Lincoln
207 schools in Lincoln
Key Facts
- There are 207 schools in Lincoln, with 89.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the area.
- Primary schools in Lincoln have 56.4% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, indicating some variation in performance.
- Secondary schools in Lincoln have a Progress 8 score of -0.13, an Attainment 8 score of 44.34, and 40.5% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths at KS4, below national averages.
- In Lincoln, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.78 and spend £8,133 per pupil, while secondary schools have a ratio of 17.28 and spend £7,885 per pupil, showing differences in resource allocation.
Top Nurseries in Lincoln
101 nurseries in Lincoln
Top Secondary Schools in Lincoln
14 secondary schools in Lincoln
The Priory Academy LSST
Ofsted
Good
Lincoln, LN5 8PW
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.15
Attainment 855.0
Eng+Maths80%
Pupils1,770
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Ofsted
Good
Lincoln, LN2 3JB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.43
Attainment 851.5
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils1,479
LU
Lincoln UTC
Ofsted
Good
Lincoln, LN2 1PF
UTC · Secondary · Ages 14–19
Progress 8+0.09
Attainment 847.7
Eng+Maths72%
Pupils392
LC
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln, LN1 3SP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–16
Progress 8–
Attainment 8–
Eng+Maths–
Pupils709
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Lincoln
1 sixth form colleges in Lincoln
Top Special Schools in Lincoln
5 special schools in Lincoln
Athena School
Ofsted
Good
Lincoln, LN5 8EL
Special · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence21.0%
Pupils118
P/T Ratio6.3
FS
Fortuna School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Lincoln, LN6 0FB
Special · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected0%
Absence6.9%
Pupils80
P/T Ratio6.3
TL
The Lincoln St Christopher's School
Ofsted
Good
Lincoln, LN6 8AR
Special · Primary · Ages 3–19
KS2 Expected0%
Absence9.5%
Pupils312
P/T Ratio8.5
Frequently Asked Questions
Lincoln has 207 schools, including 92 primary schools, 14 secondary schools, 101 nurseries, 5 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 87% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.18 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,826 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.