The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-6.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.9
5.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.47
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 82 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,092
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 52.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mrs Micelle Garner Mrs Amy Tallentire (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7DT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 955m away
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School
Primary · 1.0km away
The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hartsholme Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Ling Moor Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Priory Witham Academy a selective school?
No. The Priory Witham Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Priory Witham Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Witham Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Priory Witham Academy?
The Priory Witham Academy currently has 1,092 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Priory Witham Academy take?
The Priory Witham Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Priory Witham Academy?
The Priory Witham Academy is in Lincoln, LN6 7DT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Priory Witham Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Priory Witham Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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