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St Giles Academy

St Giles Academy

Lincoln, LN2 4LQPrimary School·Ages 4-11
InadequateQuality of Ed.

93%

Capacity

392

Pupils

1.5x

Demand

About St Giles Academy

St Giles Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Lincoln community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 392 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 420 places).

Ofsted has rated St Giles Academy "Inadequate", the school is led by headteacher Emma Emson, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 22% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13525th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 16 in Lincoln.

St Giles Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 71 applications for 46 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

St Giles Academy parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is mixed, with 62% recommending the school (13 responses).

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at St Giles Academy include Art Studios, Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Library.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Gardening, Choir and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 61.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Lincoln, St Giles 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 Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressAddison Drive, St Giles Academy, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN2 4LQ
HeadteacherEmma Emson
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils392
Free School Meals (FSM)61.0%
School Capacity392 / 420 (93% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

29 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education

Inadequate

Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade

Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (22%)

13525th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 99%

1336th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 99%

16th of 16

In Lincoln

Top 100%

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

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

22%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 100
Expected:49%
Higher:8%
Writing
Expected:37%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 100
Expected:56%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -13%

'22/23

35%

'23/24

22%

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

Ofsted Parent View

13 responses

Would Recommend This School

62%Average
Needs Attentionbelow 70%
SEND support
0%
Bullying dealt with
46%
Aware of curriculum
62%

Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Art StudiosMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomGymnasiumLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballCross CountryTennis

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubGardeningChoirEco ClubCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

46

Applications

71

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

45 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)

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

Frequently Asked Questions About St Giles Academy

St Giles Academy has been rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted. This means the school has been identified as needing significant improvement. Ofsted will monitor the school closely.

Contact Information

01522785760sga.harbourlearningtrust.com

Addison Drive, St Giles Academy, Lincoln

Lincoln, LN2 4LQ

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Addison Drive, St Giles Academy, Lincoln

Lincoln, LN2 4LQ

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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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