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Fosse Way Academy

Fosse Way Academy

North Kesteven, LN6 8DUPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

103%

Capacity

539

Pupils

1.7x

Demand

About Fosse Way Academy

Fosse Way Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 539 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 525 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Fosse Way Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Robert Cowling, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9656th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 31st out of 41 in North Kesteven.

Fosse Way Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 106 applications for 64 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 64 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Fosse Way Academy include Dining Hall, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.1%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, Fosse Way Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAsh Grove, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN6 8DU
HeadteacherRobert Cowling
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils539
Free School Meals (FSM)24.1%
School Capacity539 / 525 (103% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)

9656th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 71%

915th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 68%

31st of 41

In North Kesteven

Top 76%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

54%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:83%
Higher:25%
Writing
Expected:67%
Higher:13%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:68%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeStable +2%

'22/23

52%

'23/24

54%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

7
Dining HallLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetballCross CountrySwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

64

Applications

106

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

64 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Fosse Way Academy

Fosse Way Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01522682020www.fosse-way-academy.org

Ash Grove, Lincoln

North Kesteven, LN6 8DU

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Ash Grove, Lincoln

North Kesteven, LN6 8DU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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