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Athena School

Athena School, Lincoln
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Athena School

South Park, Lincoln, LN5 8EL

A Good-rated special school in Lincoln.

Community special school
Pupils
118
Ages
11-16
FSM
56.8%
Attainment 8
6.0
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2018

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
6.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
0.0%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.61
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Athena School

Athena School is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 20 responses), 85% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. The school has around 118 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: South Park, Lincoln, LN5 8EL | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Athena School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Athena School

What is Athena School's Ofsted rating?
Athena School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What do parents say about Athena School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 20 responses): 85% of parents would recommend Athena School.
What are Athena School's latest exam results?
Athena School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 6.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Athena School located?
Athena School is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN5 8EL).
How many pupils attend Athena School?
Athena School has around 118 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Athena School with other schools?
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