Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Lincoln, LN2 2HE · Lincolnshire · primary school
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68th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 1,246 of them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the academy structure affect day-to-day decision-making for parents?
What Ofsted said about Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Overview
The report describes a “caring school” with a “family feel” where pupils are happy and behave well. Leaders have acted quickly to improve outcomes following pandemic challenges, resulting in a “purposeful working atmosphere” and strong relationships between pupils and adults. The school is rated “Good” across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning and demonstrate high standards of behaviour, being “well mannered” and caring for each other.
- Early readers receive “high-quality support” with a “consistent approach to the teaching of phonics.”
- The mathematics curriculum is “well planned,” with staff encouraging pupils to explain their thinking and confidently articulate key terms.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive teaching “closely matched to their needs” to access the full curriculum.
- Staff and parents report positive communication, with parents appreciating that staff “deal quickly with any concerns.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify “essential knowledge” in all subjects, as curricular thinking in a small number of areas is currently “underdeveloped.”
- Staff need sufficient assessment information to identify gaps in learning, as consistent approaches to checking what pupils have remembered are not yet fully developed in some subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “very strong culture” where staff receive regular training and take prompt action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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