The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.9
10.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
90%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 143 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,770
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Jane Hopkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 394m away
Queen's Park School, Lincoln
Special school · 737m away
Athena School
Special school · 1.2km away
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
The Priory Witham Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Priory Academy LSST a selective school?
No. The Priory Academy LSST is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Priory Academy LSST's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Academy LSST was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Academy LSST?
The Priory Academy LSST currently has 1,770 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Academy LSST take?
The Priory Academy LSST caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Priory Academy LSST?
The Priory Academy LSST is in Lincoln, LN5 8PW, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Academy LSST have a sixth form?
Yes, The Priory Academy LSST has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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