William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Lincoln, LN2 3JB
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 23% in England
3 of 7 in West Lindsey
Pupils
1,488
First preferences per place
1.18
2026/27
Absence
7.0%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 53.8 | 51.5 | 50.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63% | 54% | 53% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 56% | 48% | 49% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.52 | 0.43 | — |
76% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Priory Pembroke Academy · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Lincoln Castle Academy · 4.4 mi · Inadequate · Bottom 31% in England
- Lincoln Christ's Hospital School · 4.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 15% in England
- The Priory Academy LSST · 7.0 mi · Good · Top 17% in England
- St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy · 7.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 8% in England
- The Priory City of Lincoln Academy · 7.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 10% in England
The neighbourhood
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is in Dunholme & Welton (typical home £280,000, crime very low).
What is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does William Farr CofE Comprehensive School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is in the top 23% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.