Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
Laughton Way, Lincoln, LN2 2HEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 19th of 62 primary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 9 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils are happy at this caring school. There is a family feel about the place. Pupils enjoy their learning and being with their friends. One pupil told inspectors: 'At this school, we treat others as we want to be treated.' Leaders have high expectations of pupils. Staff ensure that the school's Christian ethos and values thread through all aspects of school life. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school. They like being sports captains, eco councillors and part of the chaplaincy team. Leaders ensure that there is a purposeful working atmosphere throughout the school. Relationships between pupils and adults are very positive. Pupils behave well. They are well mannered. They care for each other. Pupils understand diversity and equality. Pupils are kept safe and they trust adults to deal with any issues that arise. Most parents and carers are delighted with the school. One parent, whose views were typical of many, said: 'The school cares about the individual children but also shows great care to their families too. They take time to reassure you and act like an extended family.' Parents like the way that staff deal quickly with any concerns they may have. They appreciate the positive way in which staff communicate with parents.
What the school should improve
- Leaders' curricular thinking in a small number of subjects is underdeveloped. This means that teachers are unsure of the important knowledge that pupils should learn and when this should be taught. This hinders some pupils' achievement. Leaders should ensure that, in all subjects, from the early years to Year 6, leaders identify the essential knowledge that pupils must learn and by when.
- In some subjects, leaders have only recently reviewed the curriculum. As a result, they are still developing assessment strategies for teachers to check what pupils know. They should ensure that staff have sufficient information to identify gaps in learning so that they can help pupils to know and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
196 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Our Lady of Lincoln Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ermine Primary Academy | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| St Giles Academy | 0.5 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | 41% met the expected standard |
| The Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Mount Street Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| Westgate Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 58% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Ann Desforges
- Phone
- 01522527500
- Address
- Laughton Way, Lincoln, LN2 2HE
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 139622
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.