SchoolScoresLincoln Carlton Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ANTHEM SCHOOLS TRUST
Carlton Boulevard, Lincoln, LN2 4AG
01522 522633 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 23 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lincoln comparisons use the 32 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 44 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 28th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 29th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 35% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 96 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 28 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 28th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 14% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 28%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lincoln figures pool parents at the Lincoln schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
61 pupils in this year group.
77% — 18 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 92% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 64 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (92%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 121 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.9% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 13th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 8th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 45th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 87% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.2 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.2 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Giles Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 expected, 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ermine Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherry Willingham Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate CofE Infants Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- The Nettleham CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
- Washingborough Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Westgate Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lincoln Carlton Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 23 April 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Lincoln Carlton Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Lincoln Carlton Academy?
76% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Lincoln Carlton Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lincoln Carlton Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 64 families put Lincoln Carlton Academy as their first choice for 59 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 59 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138970.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.