The Priory Witham Academy
Lincoln, LN6 7DT · Lincolnshire · all-through school
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38th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. 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 — 2.5/10 against 355 of them, against 1.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.1 · 12 | 30% | 0.36 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.52 · 15 | 25% | 0.37 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.7 · 11 | 10% | 0.11 |
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 Witham Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 23.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.52 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,068 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,009. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who are not meeting expected progress in English and maths? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the wider pastoral care for students?
What Ofsted said about The Priory Witham Academy
Overview
The Priory Witham Academy continues to be a good school, described as a "caring school with a strong community spirit" where pupils are happy and well prepared for future stages. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, ensuring a safe environment where bullying is rare and resolved effectively.
Strengths
- The curriculum is well planned and ambitious, aiming to raise pupils’ aspirations and help them grow into "global citizens."
- Teaching in early years, reading, English, mathematics, and geography is strong, with teachers expertly delivering phonics and providing useful feedback to improve writing.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive quality support, allowing them to enjoy the same lessons and activities as their peers.
- Staff benefit from excellent support from the multi-academy trust, including shared expertise and training, while leaders are considerate of staff workload and well-being.
- Personal, social and health education is high-quality, helping pupils learn about safety, health, and fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- Too many pupils are absent from school too often, missing lessons and failing to achieve as well as they might; leaders must ensure better attendance.
- In some secondary lessons, teachers do not routinely check pupils’ prior learning, leading to gaps in knowledge that cause disengagement and hinder learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing how to identify risks and report concerns, while leaders respond quickly and work well with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 35.0 |
| 2024/25 | 37.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.7 |
| 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
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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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