The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 0EP |
| Phone | 01522882800 |
| Reference Number | 135564 |
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is currently rated as requiring improvement in terms of overall effectiveness. While there are notable strengths in the school's behaviour, attitudes, personal development, and leadership management, concerns arise from the quality of education provided. The school has mixed results in spanning the full national curriculum, with some subjects lacking clear structure, impacting students' overall learning experience. Leaders are aware of the need to adapt the curriculum to ensure a more ambitious and balanced approach for all students, particularly at the key stage 3 level. The school has shown a commitment to improving special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) provision and has made strides to enhance early reading support. However, persistent absenteeism, particularly among disadvantaged pupils, poses challenges for overall student engagement and learning outcomes. The inspection also noted that this was the first routine inspection since the pandemic, indicating that the school is in a period of transition and improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 944 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.2%
Girls: 42.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 87 | 89 | 176 |
| 8 | 105 | 71 | 176 |
| 9 | 92 | 70 | 162 |
| 10 | 91 | 78 | 169 |
| 11 | 98 | 76 | 174 |
| 12 | 46 | 5 | 51 |
| 13 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.2% |
| White, Other | 10.8% |
| African | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 10 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong sense of belonging and warmth among pupils
- Good behaviour and attitudes within the school
- Effective personal development programs, including a wide range of enrichment activities
- Strong sixth-form careers provision
- Leaders' commitment to improving SEND provision
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not meet the scope and ambition of the national curriculum fully
- Too many pupils experience a narrow curriculum at key stage 3
- Insufficient opportunities for pupils to revisit and embed learning
- High levels of persistent absenteeism, particularly among disadvantaged pupils
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 35.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.17 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.78 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 8.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 80 | 29 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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