Acacia School, Lincoln
Acacia School is a special school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Lincoln.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Acacia School in detail
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Acacia School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Manor House (outside), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Acacia School excels at understanding and meeting the individual needs of pupils with complex requirements. Staff use a therapeutic approach to support behaviour management, and the school maintains very high staffing ratios to ensure every pupil gets the attention they need. Leaders work closely with parents, carers, and external professionals to provide coordinated support that prioritises each child's safety and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding culture with strong systems to protect pupils and review incidents
- High staffing ratios (often one adult to one pupil) ensuring pupils' needs are met
- Therapeutic approach to behaviour management that helps pupils regulate emotions
- Detailed risk assessments that are regularly reviewed and used as live documents
- Strong leadership and clear communication between school, care home, and external professionals
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has established a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first, with staff well-trained to identify concerns and support non-speaking pupils to express their needs safely.
Extracurricular Activities
Speech and language therapy, music therapy
Acacia School is a special education school that provides tailored support for pupils with complex needs. The school meets all independent school standards that were checked during this emergency inspection.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Acacia School
Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Acacia School, with their latest published grades:
- Little Jesters Pre-School - Day nursery, 0.5 milesOfsted, 24 April 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Special educational needs provision
Acacia School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Acacia School
Questions parents ask about Acacia School
Does Acacia School have specialist SEN provision?
Acacia School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How many road collisions happen near Acacia School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Acacia School?
Acacia School is at Acacia Hall, Shortwood Lane, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 5AL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)