Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Sir Robert Pattinson Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 4th of 14 secondary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 April 2016, report published 12 May 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils build positive relationships with staff at Sir Robert Pattinson Academy, which helps them feel safe and happy. Staff clearly communicate high academic expectations, and pupils strive to meet them. The house system fosters community and encourages friendly competition. Pupils take pride in representing their houses, participating in events, earning points and celebrating successes together. The school rewards positive behaviour, effort and achievement through a well-established system of rewards and achievement cards. These motivate pupils to excel. Sporting achievements receive recognition through ties, which symbolise individual and team successes and promote a culture of extra-curricular contribution. The school integrates its core values into its daily practice. Positive relationships between pupils reflect inclusivity and fairness, while academic challenges and personalised support inspire ambition, resilience and mutual respect. Pupils engage in a wide range of enrichment activities that enhance their personal development and expand their horizons. International trips to Italy and France provide valuable cultural and educational experiences. Sports clubs, including football, netball and badminton, improve physical well-being and nurture individual talents and interests. Most parents and carers praise the school's supportive environment and recognise improvements in their children's confidence and academic success.

What the school should improve

  • Teaching does not consistently check that pupils have remembered essential knowledge. As a result, some pupils do not have the pre-requisite knowledge they need for future learning. The school should ensure teaching checks routinely that pupils have secured the knowledge they need for later learning.
  • The strategies to support some pupils with SEND are sometimes used inconsistently. When this happens, some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they should. The school should ensure that the appropriately identified strategies are used consistently and effectively to support all pupils with SEND learn the curriculum.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

230 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.9

45.9, 0.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths44.8%

44.8%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths65.7%

65.7%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc12.2%

12.2%, 28.3 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.73

3.73, 0.36 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

53 students

Average point score per A level entry34.25

34.25, 0.75 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,310 pupils on roll, with places for 1,510

Eligible for free school meals19.8%

19.8%, 6.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.2%

2.2%, 19.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.4%

14.4%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Sir Robert Pattinson Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
North Kesteven Academy0.2 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to expected standardAttainment 8: 37.9
The Priory Witham Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.9
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 35.6
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 37.7
The Priory Academy LSST2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.9

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
SIR ROBERT PATTINSON ACADEMY
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Dale Hardy
Address
Moor Lane, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9AF
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
137135

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.