The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 118
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 56.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Michelle Bunn
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Location
South Park, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Primary · 497m away
Queen's Park School, Lincoln
Special school · 512m away
Education & Youth Services Ltd
Independent · 1.1km away
The Priory Academy LSST
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lincolnshire Secure Unit
Secure units · 1.6km away
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lincoln UTC
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Athena School's Ofsted rating?
Athena School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Athena School?
Athena School currently has 118 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Athena School take?
Athena School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Athena School?
Athena School is in Lincoln, LN5 8EL, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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