Special schoolData as of May 2026

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ

Community special school

Pupils

176

Ages

2-19

FSM

50.4%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jun 2011

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2011 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 176 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Wickenby Crescent, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The St Francis Special School, Lincoln, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2022 — School remains Outstanding
Jun 2011 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

What is The St Francis Special School, Lincoln's Ofsted rating?

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2011 inspection.

What are The St Francis Special School, Lincoln's latest exam results?

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The St Francis Special School, Lincoln located?

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN1 3TJ).

How many pupils attend The St Francis Special School, Lincoln?

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln has around 176 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The St Francis Special School, Lincoln with other schools?

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