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Lincoln Birchwood Junior School

Lincoln, LN6 0NLPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#9,385
of 13,686 nationally

About Lincoln Birchwood Junior School

Lincoln Birchwood Junior School is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in the Lincolnshire local authority, and its intake numbers tell a clear story. With 272 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 360, the school is operating at around 76% capacity, leaving a fair amount of spare places. That spare capacity is notable given the school’s demographic profile: 53. 7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%). This suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite that, the school appears to be in reasonable demand — the local authority ranks it 8th out of 16 schools in the Lincoln area, placing it right in the middle of its immediate peers. For context, the nearest Outstanding-rated school is Ling Moor Primary Academy, 2. 8 km away, which may draw some families who would otherwise consider Birchwood.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLarchwood Crescent, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN6 0NL
HeadteacherMatthew Davies
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils272
Free School Meals (FSM)53.7%
School Capacity272 / 360 (76% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Lincoln Birchwood Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.