The Lancaster School, LINCOLN

From the headteacher's welcome: "I am proud to be the headteacher of The Lancaster School. The Staff, Governors and I are committed to working together, as a professional team, to provide the highest quality education so that your child develops academically, personally and socially and is able to reach their full potential."

For September 2026 entry, 26 families put The Lancaster School as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to The Lancaster School are Lincoln Birchwood Junior School (0.1 miles, Good, 65% reading, 67% maths); Leslie Manser Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 71% reading, 64% maths); St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Woodlands Infant and Nursery School (0.4 miles, Good).

45.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The Lancaster School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Hykeham Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Neighbourhood Centre (adjacent), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 128 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33), as is usual near a town centre.

The Lancaster School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to The Lancaster School are The Priory City of Lincoln Academy (1.3 miles); The Priory Witham Academy (1.6 miles); and St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy (1.7 miles).