SchoolScoresThe St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Hampton Street, Lincoln, LN1 1LW
01522 528063 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 January 2020.
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 | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
69 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 Joint 14th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 15th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 22 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 52 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 11 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 86% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 17th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
74 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 | 15% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 86% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.1% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 51st highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 44th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.4% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 10th 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) 19th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 81% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 44th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.29% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 81% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.4 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 21st highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- The St Faith's CofE Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Westgate Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 5 expected · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mount Street Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate CofE Infants Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025, before conversion)
- The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln Bishop King CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 47% 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)
- Ermine Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln's Ofsted rating?
The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had improved significantly.
How did The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln 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 The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln?
91% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The St Faith and St Martin CofE Junior School, Lincoln to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120561.
- 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.