The Priory Pembroke Academy
Lincoln, LN3 4JP · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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26th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.0/10 against 876 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.4 · 19 | 31% | 0.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.03 · 52 | 26% | 1.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 10% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Priory Pembroke Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2022. In 2024/25, 31.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 590 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
With 10 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds capacity? How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Priory Pembroke Academy
Overview
The Priory Pembroke Academy is described as a “highly inclusive” school where pupils benefit from a “calm, harmonious atmosphere” and positive relationships. Leaders have developed a “clear vision” with an “ambitious” curriculum designed to build knowledge over time, supported by effective governance and staff who are considerate of workload.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well planned” with opportunities for pupils to revisit content to help “knowledge stick in their long-term memory”.
- A “well-planned reading curriculum promotes a love of reading” and exposes pupils to “challenging texts”.
- Staff have “good subject knowledge” which they use to help pupils discuss and debate with “confidence”.
- Teachers provide well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) by amending tasks to help them achieve the same aims.
- Pupils receive “high-quality careers education” and go on to “appropriate next steps” when leaving.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish a “clear and effective approach to assessment and feedback” so pupils find it helpful.
- Teaching assistants are not “routinely well deployed” and do not have a “consistently positive impact” on learning.
- “Too many pupils are persistently absent” and the curriculum does not ensure pupils learn about other cultures in “sufficient depth”.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with staff who are “alert to potential concerns” and act promptly to ensure pupils get help.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.0 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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