The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 24.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
24.2
19.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
3%
38.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 38%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Headteacher Jon Tyler (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Upper Lindum Street, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 5RW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy
Primary · Very close
Lincoln UTC
Secondary · 302m away
Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School
Primary · 629m away
Westgate Academy
Primary · 782m away
Education & Youth Services Ltd
Independent · 802m away
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Secondary · 864m away
Lincolnshire Secure Unit
Secure units · 1.0km away
Mount Street Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Lincoln Minster School a selective school?
No. Lincoln Minster School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Lincoln Minster School?
Lincoln Minster School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lincoln Minster School take?
Lincoln Minster School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Lincoln Minster School?
Lincoln Minster School is in Lincoln, LN2 5RW, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lincoln Minster School have a sixth form?
Yes, Lincoln Minster School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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