The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 417
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Malam (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 4AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Giles Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Free school · 1.6km away
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Ermine Primary Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Cherry Willingham Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lincoln Carlton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lincoln Carlton Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lincoln Carlton Academy?
Lincoln Carlton Academy currently has 417 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lincoln Carlton Academy take?
Lincoln Carlton Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lincoln Carlton Academy?
Lincoln Carlton Academy is in Lincoln, LN2 4AG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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