Fosse Way Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

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

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

75 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths60%

60%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

531 pupils on roll, with places for 525

Eligible for free school meals22.6%

22.6%, 3.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.8%

2.8%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.2%

9.2%, 5.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

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
Website: fosse-way-academy.org (opens in a new tab)
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.