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University of Lincoln, Lincoln

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University of Lincoln is a school for pupils in Lincoln.

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Data last updated 1 Nov 2026

University of Lincoln in detail

University of Lincoln in its own words

In its own words: "Set against the backdrop of a beautiful and historic city, the University of Lincoln sits at the heart of it all on the picturesque Brayford Pool waterfront, with almost everything you'll need either on campus or just a short walk away."

Vision and values (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Lincoln Central Rail Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holiday Inn (opposite), 120 metres away.

The area around the school

In August 2026, police recorded 792 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.

Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Professor Neal Juster
LA:Lincolnshire
Phone:01522882000
Address:Vice Chancellors Office, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, LN6 7TS
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 3 years ago
-

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 9 April 2024View full report
URN:133836
UKPRN:10007151
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Lincoln
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted's report, in its own words

What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Apprentices and learners are enthusiastic about their studies. Their lecturers and tutors are experts in their fields. They use their knowledge to enrich the curriculum and make it relevant. Apprentices and learners are highly satisfied with their training.

Leaders use their well-established links with employers and key sector bodies to shape the curriculum. For example, feedback from service users informs the course content on level 6 social worker. As a result, the curriculum aligns closely with the relevant models of practice, such as signs of safety and the strength-based approach.

What does the provider do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders know their sectors, employers, and the regions they serve very well. They use this knowledge to ensure the curriculum aligns closely with local, regional, and national employment demands. Employers, industry groups, and local enterprise partnerships rightly hold leaders in very high regard for the way they work with them.

Leaders provide an ambitious curriculum. They plan courses that raise aspirations and support social mobility for the region. Managers work with local trusts and community partners to plan health courses, such as the level 5 nursing associate. This provides training opportunities for local people, who would not otherwise have been able to pursue this career path. Leaders design Skills Bootcamp courses that successfully upskill employed adults in priority sectors, such as food manufacturing, and leadership and management.

From Ofsted's April 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

How Does This School Compare?

Ranked against 5 nearby schools

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Nurseries

Kings Camps at The University of Lincoln is at University of Lincoln.

The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to University of Lincoln, with their latest published grades:

  • Children 1st @ The Marina - Day nursery, under 0.1 miles
    Ofsted, 9 February 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
  • LES (Cornhill) Centre - Pre-school, 0.3 miles
  • Portland Kindergarten Limited - Day nursery, 0.3 miles
    Ofsted, 23 February 2023: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
  • The Nest Nursery and Preschool - Day nursery, 0.4 miles
    Ofsted, 25 October 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
  • Chidren1st @Rosemary Lane - Day nursery, 0.6 miles
    Ofsted report card, 22 May 2026: Expected standard in 4 areas, Needs attention in 2 areas; safeguarding standards met

Getting There

Train Stations

Lincoln Central Rail Station
587m · 10 min walk

Bus Stops

Holiday Inn (opp)
124m · 2 min walk
Main Campus Arts Centre (adj)
156m · 3 min walk
University of Lincoln (adj)
207m · 3 min walk
Toys R Us (adj)
255m · 4 min walk
County Offices (opp)
265m · 4 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
85
Fatal
2
Serious
23
Children hurt
4

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 23 serious and 60 slight.

4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.

13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.

The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).

Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Capacity & Demand

Across Lincolnshire council

Low demand council-wide0.85 applications per place

Places available

9,247

Applications

7,828

Got 1st preference

84.7%

Got preferred school

96.4%

All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.

Inspection History(9)

9 April 2024
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
16 January 2018
4 February 2014

Questions parents ask about University of Lincoln

How many road collisions happen near University of Lincoln?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 85 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 23 serious and 60 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).

Where is University of Lincoln?

University of Lincoln is at Vice Chancellors Office, Brayford Pool, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7TS.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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