SchoolScoresThe Priory Witham Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 2 to 18 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7DT
01522 882900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 November 2016.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 17 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
58 pupils in this year group.
36% — 23 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 26 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 36% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 50% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 55% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
109 pupils in this year group.
24% — 18 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 22 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 24% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.9 | 45.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
82 pupils in this year group.
85% — 7 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 85% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 40% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 1% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 39% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 85% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
22 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 2% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 9% | 52% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.4 | 34.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
11 subjects, 43 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| History | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Statistics) | 8 | 0% | 13% | 16% |
| English Literature | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Photography), Art and Design, Economics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Geography, Psychology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
31 students in this year group.
87% — 5 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 87% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 13% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 39% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 87% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
41 students in this year group.
54% — 6 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 54% | 60% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 44% | 54% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 127 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 88 |
| Of those, offered a place | 85 (97%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 289 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 53.2% | 27.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 78% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 29.7% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 11.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.5% | 8.1%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 30% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.4% | 23.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 48% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 25.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 7th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded4 pupils | 0.37% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 74% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 11.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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 secondary schools
- St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Priory City of Lincoln Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 expected, 5 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Priory Academy LSST 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Robert Pattinson Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- North Kesteven Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 1 expected, 5 needs attention, 1 urgent improvement · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lincoln UTC 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 56% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lincoln Minster School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 27% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Priory Witham Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory Witham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 November 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 17 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Priory Witham Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 24% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 22 points below the England average of 45%.
Is The Priory Witham Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 88 families put The Priory Witham Academy as their first choice for 127 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 85 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 135563.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.