Lincoln UTC
Lindum Road, Lincoln, LN2 1PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lincoln UTC is a secondary school in Lincoln for ages 14 to 19. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 3rd of 14 secondary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 June 2019, report published 8 July 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 November 2024
Lincoln UTC has ensured that there is an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils who want to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. Pupils and students in the sixth form enjoy learning here and achieve well. There are highly effective transition arrangements in place. Pupils who start in Year 10 quickly settle in and develop excellent attitudes to learning. They are exceptionally well supported by staff. Pupils who have disengaged with education previously, flourish at this school. As one parent commented, reflecting the views of many, 'My child is thriving under the holistic care and high expectations of Lincoln UTC.' Pupils are polite and respectful. They demonstrate maturity in how they conduct themselves in lessons and around the school. Pupils enjoy various extra-curricular activities that develop their talents and interests. For example, they attend business lunches, chess club and tabletop club. Pupils also enjoy taking part in the 'Greenpower' project, where they design, build and race an electric car. Pupils are proud to take part in the school council. Students in the sixth form enjoy contributing to the school by supporting younger pupils with reading and mathematics.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not check pupils' understanding of key knowledge carefully enough. This means they are not aware of the gaps in learning that pupils have, and they do not address these gaps. As a result, some pupils do not learn as well as they could. The school should ensure that teachers systematically check pupils' understanding so they can address gaps in learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
117 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
42 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
389 pupils on roll, with places for 640
Schools near Lincoln UTC
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Minster School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 24.2 |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 38.3 |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
| The Priory Academy LSST | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.9 |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.7 |
School details
- School type
- University technical college
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- LINCOLN UTC
- Age range
- 14 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stuart Hamer
- Phone
- 01522775990
- Address
- Lindum Road, Lincoln, LN2 1PF
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 140950
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.