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William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

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William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
1,479
Ages
11-18
FSM
15.7%
Attainment 8
50.8
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.4%
Basics 9-5
52.9%

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 from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.3%
EBacc APS
4.04
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
7.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.63
A*-A Grades
31.6%
A*-B Grades
59.2%
AAB+ %
15.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 134 students entered

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About William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. The school has around 1,479 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lincoln Road, Lincoln, LN2 3JB | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for William Farr CofE Comprehensive School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Good
  2. Feb 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: William Farr CofE Comprehensive School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

What is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School's Ofsted rating?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are William Farr CofE Comprehensive School's latest exam results?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School located?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN2 3JB).
How many pupils attend William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School has around 1,479 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare William Farr CofE Comprehensive School with other schools?
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