Best Schools in Lincolnshire
726 schools in Lincolnshire
Key Facts
- Lincolnshire is home to 726 schools, with 89.6% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, reflecting a strong overall quality of education in the region.
- Primary schools in Lincolnshire saw 56.4% of pupils meet the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with progress scores of 2.70 in reading and 1.90 in maths.
- Secondary schools in Lincolnshire achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.04 and an Attainment 8 score of 47.51, with 46.2% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths, slightly above national averages.
- Lincolnshire's primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.6%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.74, with spending per pupil at £8,187, highlighting varied demographics and workforce data.
Top Nurseries in Lincolnshire
334 nurseries in Lincolnshire
Top Primary Schools in Lincolnshire
336 primary schools in Lincolnshire
Top Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire
54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire
KA
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Grantham, NG31 9AU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+1.04
Attainment 869.5
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,202
Spalding High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Spalding, PE11 2PJ
State · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.63
Attainment 865.1
Eng+Maths97%
Pupils948
Bourne Grammar School
Ofsted
Good
Bourne, PE10 9JE
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.68
Attainment 868.1
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,740
The King's School, Grantham
Ofsted
Good
Grantham, NG31 6RP
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.10
Attainment 870.7
Eng+Maths98%
Pupils1,216
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Lincolnshire
3 sixth form colleges in Lincolnshire
Top Special Schools in Lincolnshire
5 special schools in Lincolnshire
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
Top Independent Schools in Lincolnshire
29 independent schools in Lincolnshire
Ayscoughfee Hall School
Spalding, PE11 2TE
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils120
P/T Ratio–
Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery
Stamford, PE9 3AD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils299
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Lincolnshire has 726 schools, including 336 primary schools, 54 secondary schools, 334 nurseries, 29 independent schools, 5 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 88% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 56% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.01 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 46.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,582 | £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.