Lincoln Carlton Academy, Lincoln

In its own words: "Welcome to Lincoln Carlton Academy. We are an inclusive and nurturing primary school, firmly rooted in strong moral values; a community in which every individual is supported to flourish. Our exciting curriculum is made special by a wide range of unique experiences. Our talented team engage all learners in reaching the highest standards."

From the headteacher's welcome: "It is both a privilege and a pleasure to welcome you as the new Headteacher of this wonderful school community. Having served as Deputy Headteacher here for many years, I feel incredibly fortunate to know our school so well and to build upon the many strengths, traditions and relationships that make it such a special place."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, multi-sports, cross-country, yoga, ukulele, guitar, STEM, gardening and art.

In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Lincoln Carlton Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 83% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 64 families put Lincoln Carlton Academy as their first choice and 121 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 5 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lincoln Carlton Academy are St Giles Academy (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 54% reading, 58% maths); Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 77% reading, 73% maths); Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 80% maths); and Ermine Primary Academy (1.4 miles, Good, 65% reading, 69% maths).

Lincoln Carlton Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.

Lincoln Carlton Academy is one of 15 schools run by Anthem Schools Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Lincoln Carlton Academy (as of September 2025): 76% would recommend the school, 85% say their child is happy there and 59% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (59%).

14.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 31% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (56%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (10%).

The nearest railway station is Lincoln Central Rail Station, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Blackfriars Road (adjacent), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 152 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Lincoln Carlton Academy issued 3 suspensions, 0.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Lincoln Carlton Academy are Lincoln Christ's Hospital School (1.1 miles), The Priory Pembroke Academy (1.5 miles), Lincoln UTC (1.7 miles) and Lincoln Castle Academy (1.8 miles).