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The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

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The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.0%
Basics 9-5
28.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.046.4
2023/2434.046.4
2024/2535.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.330.00
2023/24-0.640.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.6%
EBacc APS
3.00
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
8.6%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.89
A*-A Grades
14.3%
A*-B Grades
44.6%
AAB+ %
8.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 65 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Pilgrim School
0.47 km away · Community special school
Good
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy
0.68 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
The Priory Witham Academy
1.04 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Lincoln St Christopher's School
1.8 km away · Community special school
Good
The Priory Academy LSST
1.89 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good

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About The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. The school has around 944 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Priory City of Lincoln Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

What is The Priory City of Lincoln Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Priory City of Lincoln Academy's latest exam results?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Priory City of Lincoln Academy located?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN6 0EP).
How many pupils attend The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy has around 944 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Priory City of Lincoln Academy with other schools?
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