Hartsholme Academy, Lincoln
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hartsholme Academy has made impressive improvements and now provides a safe, caring environment where pupils thrive. The school excels at teaching reading through expert phonics instruction, and offers an ambitious curriculum with excellent support for children with additional needs. Your child will benefit from strong relationships with staff, lots of enrichment opportunities, and a school that celebrates the values of being ambitious, resilient and respectful.
Key Strengths
- Expert phonics teaching and strong focus on reading from early years through key stage 2 - pupils enjoy reading for pleasure
- Well-designed, ambitious curriculum with clear sequencing of knowledge that helps pupils connect new learning to what they already know
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, including detailed individualised curriculums delivered by well-trained staff
- Improved behaviour and attendance, with effective personalised support for pupils who need it
- Strong personal development opportunities including clubs, trips, and leadership roles
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent quality in how teachers deliver the curriculum across the school - some lessons are less effective, meaning pupils don't learn as securely as they could
- Number of pupils achieving above expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics is below the national average
- Leaders lack robust systems to accurately evaluate the impact of the curriculum and other school improvements, making it hard to know what's working
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear systems in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips and visits, reading ambassadors, prefects, house captains
Hartsholme Academy is a primary school that has significantly improved since its previous inspection. Pupils are safe, well cared for, and enjoy positive relationships with staff while achieving good outcomes across the curriculum.
At a Glance
45.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
58 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 73% to 54%. Maths has declined from 79% to 72%. Writing has remained stable at around 74%.
Class Sizes
25.0
Avg class size
23.6
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
346 pupils
420 capacity
74 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lincoln
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
8,932
Applications
6,589
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.00064%
Overall absence
16.11842%
Persistent absence
304
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hartsholme Academy
The Pilgrim School
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
The Priory Witham Academy
The Lincoln St Christopher's School
The Priory Academy LSST
Athena School
Acorn Free School
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