Best secondary schools in Lincoln (2026)
Lincoln has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Priory Academy LSST, in the top 17% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.7, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Lincoln has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 17% in England |
The Priory Academy LSST Lincoln |
54.8 | 53.9 | 59% | Good | |
2 Bottom 31% in England |
Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln |
40.8 | 40.8 | 42% | Inadequate | |
3 Bottom 15% in England |
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School Lincoln · Christian |
38.6 | 38.3 | 32% | Not judged | |
4 Bottom 10% in England |
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Lincoln |
36.5 | 35.6 | 29% | Report card | |
5 Bottom 9% in England |
The Priory Witham Academy Lincoln |
36.9 | 37.9 | 24% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 8% in England |
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Lincoln · Roman Catholic |
36.0 | 37.7 | 26% | Requires improvement |
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What is the best secondary school in Lincoln?
On exam results over the last three years, The Priory Academy LSST is the top-ranked secondary school in Lincoln, in the top 17% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.