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Lincoln Castle Academy

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Lincoln Castle Academy

Riseholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 3SP

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Lincoln.

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Pupils
709
Ages
11-16
FSM
43.4%
Attainment 8
40.6
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jul 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.1%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

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% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.7%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
4.9%
EBacc 9-4
4.9%
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About Lincoln Castle Academy

Lincoln Castle Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 51 responses), 45% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. The school has around 709 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Riseholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 3SP | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Lincoln Castle Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Lincoln Castle Academy)
  2. Jul 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Jul 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Lincoln Castle Academy)
  4. Oct 2011 — Good (predecessor: Lincoln Castle Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Castle Academy

What is Lincoln Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?
Lincoln Castle Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about Lincoln Castle Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 51 responses): 45% of parents would recommend Lincoln Castle Academy.
What are Lincoln Castle Academy's latest exam results?
Lincoln Castle Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Lincoln Castle Academy located?
Lincoln Castle Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN1 3SP).
How many pupils attend Lincoln Castle Academy?
Lincoln Castle Academy has around 709 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Lincoln Castle Academy with other schools?
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