The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 609
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Charlotte Hickerton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Bristol Drive, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7UE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 742m away
Queen's Park School, Lincoln
Special school · 1.0km away
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Priory Academy LSST
Secondary · 1.3km away
Athena School
Special school · 1.4km away
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.5km away
Hartsholme Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School currently has 609 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School take?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School?
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School is in Lincoln, LN6 7UE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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