Mount Street Academy
96%
Capacity
320
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Mount Street Academy
Mount Street Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Lincoln community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 320 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 332 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Mount Street Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rachael Horn, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
Mount Street Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 140 applications for 72 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 69 were first-preference applications.
Mount Street Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 93% recommending the school (27 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Mount Street Academy include Sensory Room, Art Studios, Library, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, ICT Suite.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cricket, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Lincoln, Mount Street 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Mount Street, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN1 3JG |
| Headteacher | Rachael Horn |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 320 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.2% |
| School Capacity | 320 / 332 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
27 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed72
140
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
69 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Street, Lincoln
Lincoln, LN1 3JG
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