The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
11.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
8%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 123 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,479
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Grant Edgar (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3JB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School a selective school?
No. William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School currently has 1,479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Farr CofE Comprehensive School take?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is in Lincoln, LN2 3JB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does William Farr CofE Comprehensive School have a sixth form?
Yes, William Farr CofE Comprehensive School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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