The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
- 50% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 50.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Janette Kennedy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3TJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLincoln Castle Academy
Secondary · Very close
Mount Street Academy
Primary · 884m away
Ermine Primary Academy
Primary · 887m away
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Westgate Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln
Free school · 1.5km away
The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Lincoln Christ's Hospital School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The St Francis Special School, Lincoln's Ofsted rating?
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Francis Special School, Lincoln?
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Francis Special School, Lincoln take?
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is The St Francis Special School, Lincoln?
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is in Lincoln, LN1 3TJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The St Francis Special School, Lincoln have a sixth form?
Yes, The St Francis Special School, Lincoln has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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