The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 539
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- FOSSE WAY ACADEMY LTD
- Head
- Mr Robert Cowling (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ash Grove, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 8DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLing Moor Primary Academy
Primary · 456m away
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy
Secondary · 687m away
The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · 850m away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Priory Witham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Waddington Redwood Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Fosse Way Academy's Ofsted rating?
Fosse Way Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fosse Way Academy?
Fosse Way Academy currently has 539 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fosse Way Academy take?
Fosse Way Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Fosse Way Academy?
Fosse Way Academy is in Lincoln, LN6 8DU, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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