Best 3 Secondary schools in Lincoln – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: The Priory Academy LSST (Secondary) in Lincoln; William Farr CofE Comprehensive School (Secondary) in Lincoln; The Priory Pembroke Academy (Secondary) in Lincoln — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Priory Academy LSST, William Farr CofE Comprehensive School and The Priory Pembroke Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Priory Academy LSST), published Dec 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for The Priory Academy LSST (Dec 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,300, combined total ≈ 3,850, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–20–25%; all within the The Priory Federation of Academies trust.

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Attribute	The Priory Academy LSST LN5 8PW	William Farr CofE Comprehensive School LN2 3JB	The Priory Pembroke Academy LN3 4JP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN5 8PW	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN2 3JB	Lincoln Lincolnshire LN3 4JP
Latest Ofsted	2 13 Dec 2023	2 5 Dec 2022	2 2 Mar 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1700	1496	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Priory Federation of Academies	Lincolnshire (925)	The Priory Federation of Academies
Website	www.prioryacademies.co.uk	www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk	www.priorypembroke.co.uk
Telephone	01522889977	01673866900	01522751040
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Priory Academy LSST

LN5 8PW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN5 8PW
Ofsted: 2 13 Dec 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Priory Federation of Academies
Website: www.prioryacademies.co.uk
Telephone: 01522889977

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

LN2 3JB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN2 3JB
Ofsted: 2 5 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lincolnshire (925)
Website: www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01673866900

The Priory Pembroke Academy

LN3 4JP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN3 4JP
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2022
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Priory Federation of Academies
Website: www.priorypembroke.co.uk
Telephone: 01522751040

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.