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Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Lincoln, LN2 5PFPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
65 1st-choice / 68 places
Ranking
#10,981
of 13,686 nationally

About Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Parents at Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School are overwhelmingly positive about their experience, with 100% of respondents to the most recent Parent View survey saying they would recommend the school. That survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, drew on 12 responses and showed particularly strong feelings on safety and happiness: 92% strongly agreed that their child feels safe, and 83% strongly agreed that their child is happy. Behaviour is another area of confidence, with 75% strongly agreeing that the school ensures good conduct. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For the 2025/26 academic year, it received 95 applications for 68 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.4. Of those, 65 were first-preference applications, and all 65 received offers. This level of demand suggests a school that families in Lincoln are actively choosing, even if the official Ofsted rating tells a more cautious story.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMonks Road, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN2 5PF
HeadteacherIan Randall
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils604
Free School Meals (FSM)33.9%
School Capacity604 / 617 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 12 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsSensory RoomICT SuiteMusic RoomsLibraryGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennisNetballRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessCodingFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School

Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.