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Schools in North Hykeham

A town in Lincolnshire

  • Town
  • 12 schools and nurseries
  • 3,263 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

North Hykeham at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How North Hykeham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries124 primary · 2 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1169%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths43%Attainment 8 45.1, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in North Hykeham

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All North Hykeham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in North Hykeham

4 mainstream schools in North Hykeham, best first

Ling Moor Primary Academy

Lincoln, LN6 8QZ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

60 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1186%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
415
Pupils per teacher
26.4
View school Ling Moor Primary Academy

Manor Farm Academy

Lincoln, LN6 9ST · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

23 first choices, 23 offers made

Met the standard at 1173%

England 62%

Days missed
3.6%
Pupils
213
Pupils per teacher
25.6
View school Manor Farm Academy

Fosse Way Academy

Lincoln, LN6 8DU · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

62 first choices, 62 offers made

Met the standard at 1160%

England 62%

Days missed
5.1%
Pupils
531
Pupils per teacher
21.1
View school Fosse Way Academy
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in North Hykeham

2 mainstream schools in North Hykeham, best first

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

Lincoln, LN6 9AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

272 first choices, 241 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,310
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

North Kesteven Academy

Lincoln, LN6 9AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met

Results well below the England average.

52 first choices, 140 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.5

England 46.2

Days missed
12.9%
Pupils
587
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school North Kesteven Academy
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in North Hykeham

5 in North Hykeham, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in North Hykeham

2 in North Hykeham, by the school's Eduscope score

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

Lincoln, LN6 9AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

272 first choices, 241 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
1,310
Pupils per teacher
15.7
View school Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

North Kesteven Academy

Lincoln, LN6 9AG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Safeguarding not met

Results well below the England average.

52 first choices, 140 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1637.5

England 46.2

Days missed
12.9%
Pupils
587
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school North Kesteven Academy

Special Schools in North Hykeham

1 in North Hykeham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Willows School

Lincoln, LN6 3QN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 15

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school The Willows School

Private Schools in North Hykeham

1 in North Hykeham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Willows School

Lincoln, LN6 3QN · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 15

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school The Willows School
The map

Every school in North Hykeham, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School, GoodFosse Way Academy, GoodNorth Kesteven Academy, Safeguarding not metSir Robert Pattinson Academy, GoodLing Moor Primary Academy, Outstanding in every areaManor Farm Academy, GoodThe Willows SchoolAngels Childcare, GoodPark School Day Nursery Ltd, GoodKindred Hykeham Nursery and Pre-School, GoodThe Village Pre-School at St Hughs North Hykeham, GoodYellow Brick Road, North Hykeham
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every North Hykeham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how North Hykeham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse North Hykeham by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

North Hykeham vs England

How good are North Hykeham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up North Hykeham

North HykehamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    69%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    43%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 4 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

North Hykeham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
69% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap20%35%50%2018201920222023202420252026
43% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

North Hykeham has 12 schools and nurseries.

There are 8% fewer pupils than in 2018.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in North Hykeham's state schools each January.

Down 8% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

North Hykeham17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about North Hykeham

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How many schools are in North Hykeham?

North Hykeham has 12 schools, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 5 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in North Hykeham?

The highest-ranked schools in North Hykeham on Eduscope are Ling Moor Primary Academy, Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, Manor Farm Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in North Hykeham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in North Hykeham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 4 rated Good.

How do primary schools in North Hykeham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in North Hykeham, 69% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in North Hykeham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in North Hykeham is 18.4:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in North Hykeham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in North Hykeham is 18.3%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in North Hykeham?

There are 3,263 pupils enrolled across schools in North Hykeham, with 1,366 in primary and 1,897 in secondary. 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in North Hykeham?

There is 1 independent school in North Hykeham, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in North Hykeham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 12 schools in North Hykeham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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