Schools in Lincoln
Lincoln has 38 schools: 26 primary and 12 secondary or all-through. 81% of the 26 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, The Priory Academy LSST has the highest Attainment 8 score (53.9 in 2025). Among primary schools, Lincoln Carlton Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (77% in 2025).
- 39 schools
- 12 secondary
- 26 primary
Secondary Schools in Lincoln
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Priory Academy LSST | Good | 53.9 (2025) | +0.15 (2024) | 1,749 |
| 2 | Lincoln UTC | Good | 46.1 (2025) | +0.09 (2024) | 389 |
| 3 | Lincoln Castle Academy | – | 40.8 (2025) | – | 744 |
| 4 | Lincoln Christ's Hospital School | – | 38.3 (2025) | -0.30 (2024) | 1,275 |
| 5 | The Priory Witham Academy | Good | 37.9 (2025) | -0.52 (2024) | 1,068 |
| 6 | St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy | Requires Improvement | 37.7 (2025) | -0.58 (2024) | 601 |
| 7 | The Priory City of Lincoln Academy | Needs attention | 35.6 (2025) | -0.64 (2024) | 922 |
| 8 | Athena School | Good | 6.0 (2025) | -1.63 (2024) | 112 |
| 9 | The Lincoln St Christopher's School | Good | 0.6 (2017) | -1.74 (2017) | 327 |
| 10 | Lincoln College | Good | – | – | – |
| 11 | Lincolnshire Secure Unit | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | The St Francis Special School, Lincoln | Outstanding | – | – | 175 |
Primary Schools in Lincoln
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.