1
The Priory Academy LSST
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN5 8PW
2
13 Dec 2023
Top 10 Secondary schools in Lincoln
Updated for the latest inspections (median graded year: 2022)
This Top 10 showcases secondary schools in the town of Lincoln. It’s built from the latest graded Ofsted inspections. We rank Outstanding (grade 1) above Good (grade 2), then prioritise newer inspections. As tie-breakers, we consider the “Quality of education” sub-judgement (where available), then %FSM and school size.
Total secondary schools
13
Outstanding
0
Good
7
Median inspection year
2022
Ofsted grade mix (graded schools)
O: 0% · G: 64% · RI: 27% · I: 9%
2
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN2 3JB
2
5 Dec 2022
3
The Priory Pembroke Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN3 4JP
2
2 Mar 2022
4
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN2 1PF
2
8 Jul 2019
5
The Barnes Wallis Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN4 4PN
2
11 Sep 2017
6
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN6 9AF
2
12 May 2016
7
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN5 0PA
2
8 Jul 2015
8
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN6 7SX
3
12 Jun 2024
9
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN6 0EP
3
3 Jul 2023
10
Branston Community Academy
Lincoln • Lincolnshire • LN4 1LH
3
3 Jul 2022
How we rank these schools
- Headline Ofsted grade: Outstanding (1) outranks Good (2), then RI (3), then Inadequate (4).
- More recent graded inspection dates rank higher.
- Where available, we use the Quality of education sub-judgement as a tie-breaker.
- Lower free school meals (%) may break remaining ties.
- Larger roll (pupil count) is a final tie-breaker.
Only the ten highest-ranked schools are shown; we also list “near misses” just below.
About Ofsted grades
- Outstanding (1): Highest judgement across key areas.
- Good (2): Strong effectiveness; meets standards consistently.
- Requires improvement (3): Not yet good; clear areas to improve.
- Inadequate (4): Significant weaknesses found.
Ungraded Section 8 visits check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but they don’t replace it.
Data freshness & coverage
We refresh inspections and school snapshots regularly. If a school was inspected very recently, its report may not yet appear here.
Top-10 pages only appear for areas with at least 10 secondary schools that have a graded Ofsted inspection.
Map of the Top 10
Also highly rated nearby
- Lincoln Castle Academy 4 • Sep 2022
- Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Not judged • Dec 2024
- North Kesteven Academy Not judged • Nov 2024