Fosse Way Academy
Ash Grove, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fosse Way Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 25th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2017, report published 2 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school. They talk about the school's values with confidence. Leaders ensure that pupils 'grow, learn, believe and succeed'. Pupils understand and follow the school rules. They behave well throughout the school day. Leaders ensure that pupils know how to report any concerns that they may have. This can be through the 'worry monsters' or having an identified adult to talk to. Some pupils access 'The Nest'. They value the time that they spend talking to trusted adults about their feelings. Pupils say that they feel safe. They understand what bullying is. Pupils say that if bullying does happen, leaders soon deal with it. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' learning. Pupils live up to these. In lessons, they strive to do their best. They are delighted when they receive awards in assemblies for working hard or being kind. Pupils enjoy the range of activities on offer to them. These range from visits to local residential homes, where pupils play games with the residents, to sports clubs and art projects. They relish the opportunities that they have to be 'mini-police' and junior road safety officers. Pupils feel that they make a difference to their school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have reviewed the curriculum to make sure that it sequences the knowledge and skills that pupils will gain. Some subject leaders are new and have not had the time to be able to effectively monitor their subjects. They are, therefore, unsure as to how well the curriculum is being implemented and the impact it is having. Leaders should ensure that the subject leaders gain the necessary knowledge and time to effectively check the implementation and impact of the curriculum on pupils' ability to know and remember more over time.
- Teachers do not have high enough expectations for the quality of pupils' work in their books. This means that some pupils make errors and work is poorly presented. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently have high expectations for how pupils present their work in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
75 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
531 pupils on roll, with places for 525
Schools near Fosse Way Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ling Moor Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 86% met the expected standard |
| The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Meadows Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- FOSSE WAY ACADEMY LTD
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Cowling
- Phone
- 01522682020
- Address
- Ash Grove, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 8DU
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 136790
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.