
Lincoln primary schools deliver strong academic results, with 72% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths compared to 62% nationally. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double England's 90%. Digby Church of England School, Digby the Tedder Primary School, and Ling Moor Primary Academy are among the highest-performing options, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 80 schools serving Lincoln, families across the city have extensive choice, from the historic cathedral quarter to newer developments in North Hykeham and Bracebridge Heath. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Digby the Tedder Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #22 | Bassingham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #53 | The Billinghay Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #66 | St Giles Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
| #64 | Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
| #51 | Lincoln Birchwood Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #48 | Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good | 
| #43 | The Meadows Primary School, Lincoln | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #40 | The Priory Witham Academy | State | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| N/A | The Lancaster School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| N/A | Woodlands Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • All-through • 2-18 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #46 | The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
| #38 | Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Branston Junior Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| N/A | Branston Church of England Infant Academy | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #60 | Brant Broughton Church of England and Methodist Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Lincoln Carlton Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #37 | Cherry Willingham Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #61 | Coleby Church of England (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27 | Coningsby St Michael's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Digby Church of England School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #41 | Leslie Manser Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #34 | St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #62 | Eagle Community Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #58 | Ermine Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #47 | Fiskerton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The Lincoln St Peter-in-Eastgate Church of England (Controlled) Infants School | State | Primary | 5-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 5-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #35 | The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #49 | Hartsholme Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Heighington Millfield Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | Ingham Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #54 | Leadenham Church of England Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Mount Street Academy | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #28 | The St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, Lincoln | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #42 | The Metheringham Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #56 | Lincoln Monks Abbey Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Navenby Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #36 | The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
| N/A | The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | New York Primary School, Lincoln | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #19 | Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Nocton Community Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #50 | The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
| #33 | Fosse Way Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #32 | The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #29 | Manor Farm Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #3 | Ling Moor Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
| N/A | The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | State | Primary | 4-7 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #20 | North Scarle Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Burton Hathow Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted | 
Independent • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #55 | The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Pollyplatt Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Reepham Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #52 | Saxilby Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #30 | Scampton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #44 | Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #21 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Lincoln | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #26 | The South Hykeham Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #59 | Sturton by Stow Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #65 | Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
| #45 | Tattershall Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Lincoln Minster School | Independent | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted | 
Independent • All-through • 4-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #63 | Waddington Redwood Primary Academy | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
| #24 | Waddington All Saints Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 5-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Walcott Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | Washingborough Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #57 | The Welbourn Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | The St Faith's Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Lincoln | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good | 
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #25 | Westgate Academy | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | Good | 
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Witham St Hughs Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding | 
State • Primary • 4-11 years