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The Priory Academy LSST

Lincoln, LN5 8PWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+0.15
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.6×
Oversubscribed
385 1st-choice / 235 places
Ranking
#1,202
of 3,141 nationally

About The Priory Academy LSST

The Priory Academy LSST is a large mixed state secondary in Lincolnshire, a local authority where it ranks 20th out of 57 schools of the same type. Within the city of Lincoln itself, however, it sits 1st out of 8 schools when measured by Progress 8, putting it ahead of every other secondary in the immediate urban area. Across the wider county, it faces strong competition from selective grammars like The King's School, Grantham, Grantham College, and Bourne Grammar School, all of which post higher ranking scores. With 1,770 pupils on a capacity of 1,700, the school is comfortably oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year it received 828 applications for 235 places, with 385 of those coming as first preferences and 217 offers made to first-preference families. That works out at 3. 52 applicants per place, a clear sign of local demand. The school is non-denominational and 16. 7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for secondaries.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN5 8PW
HeadteacherJane Hopkinson
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils1,770
Free School Meals (FSM)16.7%
School Capacity1,770 / 1,700 (104% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

31 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 13 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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