Ling Moor Primary Academy, Lincoln

In its own words: "At Ling Moor Primary Academy we place great emphasis on developing responsible, caring and thoughtful children with strong morals and values. The core values of the Priory Federation of Academies Trust are pillars of what we do: wisdom, curiosity, generosity, courage and passion. These values drive what we do each and every day at Ling Moor."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We cherish the opportunity to empower children to be academically, physically and creatively successful and support them to develop a positive and happy mind-set for life. Our children, staff, parents and governors take great pride in the quality of education, as well as the opportunities and facilities available at Ling Moor Primary Academy."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, multi-sports, running, karate, choir, ukulele and gardening.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Ling Moor Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 80% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 60 families put Ling Moor Primary Academy as their first choice and 133 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is slightly more first choices than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Ling Moor Primary Academy are Fosse Way Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths); The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 58% maths); The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 66% maths); and The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School (0.9 miles, Good).

Ling Moor Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Ling Moor Primary Academy is one of 14 schools run by The Priory Federation of Academies, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 58% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ling Moor Primary Academy (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).

13.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 64 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 10 (2.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest railway station is Hykeham Rail Station, about 800 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Dore Avenue (opposite), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ling Moor Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 112 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Ling Moor Primary Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ling Moor Primary Academy are Sir Robert Pattinson Academy (0.5 miles), North Kesteven Academy (0.6 miles), The Priory Witham Academy (1 mile) and The Priory City of Lincoln Academy (1.5 miles).