Best Special Needs Schools in Lincoln
5 special needs schools found
Key Facts
- In Lincoln, 5 special schools (2.4% of 207) cater to children with special educational needs and disabilities, accounting for 691 pupils across the city.
- All 5 inspected special schools in Lincoln have been rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, with 2 schools achieving an Outstanding rating and 3 rated Good.
- Special schools in Lincoln have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 56.3%, and a lower proportion of pupils with English as an additional language at 5.0%.
- The pupil-teacher ratio in Lincoln's special schools is 7.56, with a significantly higher spending per pupil at £25,852, compared to the national average.
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
There are 5 special needs schools in Lincoln, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 36% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 7.6:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £25,852 | £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.