The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.28
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 206 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,314
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 19.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Dale Hardy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9AF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Fosse Way Academy
Primary · 687m away
Ling Moor Primary Academy
Primary · 781m away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Primary · 1.9km away
The South Hykeham Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
The Priory Witham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sir Robert Pattinson Academy a selective school?
No. Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir Robert Pattinson Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir Robert Pattinson Academy?
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy currently has 1,314 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir Robert Pattinson Academy take?
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir Robert Pattinson Academy?
Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is in Lincoln, LN6 9AF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir Robert Pattinson Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir Robert Pattinson Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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