The Priory Witham Academy, Lincoln
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2016 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
At a Glance
49.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 68% to 50%. Maths has declined from 70% to 57%. Writing has declined from 65% to 55%.
Class Sizes
21.3
Avg class size
25.5
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
40
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
106%
Over capacity
1,068 pupils
1,009 capacity
59 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Lincoln
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Lincoln
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
9.54483%
Overall absence
27.38337%
Persistent absence
986
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Priory Witham Academy
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Hartsholme Academy
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
The Meadows Primary School
Ling Moor Primary Academy
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Fosse Way Academy
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School
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