The Lancaster School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 7
Ofsted: Good

82 Jasmin Road, Birchwood, The Lancaster School, Lincoln, LN6 0QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Lancaster School is a primary school in Lincoln for ages 3 to 7. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2011.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 September 2011, report published 5 October 2011

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 January 2023

Pupils get a good deal at this welcoming and inclusive school. They say that they enjoy school and are happy and safe here. Overall, pupils behave well. This includes during break and lunchtimes. Pupils are confident that staff deal with any rare instances of bullying quickly and fairly. Staff have high expectations for all pupils. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff know the pupils and the local community extremely well. Consequently, pupils and their families receive extra help or support promptly. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. There are sports, music, gardening and cookery clubs. Pupils benefit from a variety of visitors to school and from trips out to local places of interest. 'Fabulous Fridays' and 'Well-being Wednesdays' enable pupils to raise money for charities. They also learn new skills such as yoga and relaxation techniques. The vast majority of parents hold positive views of the school. One comment which sums up the school's ethos was: 'Not only do they teach the children academic things, they also teach them how to be good people and good friends.'

What the school should improve

  • In a small number of subjects, the exact content that leaders want pupils to learn, and when, is not as precise as it could be. Teachers are not always clear about the exact knowledge, skills and vocabulary that they should be teaching. Leaders should ensure that all subjects are well designed and sequenced so that teachers are left in no doubt as to what they should be teaching and when they should be teaching it.
  • Some pupils do not attend school frequently enough. Others are persistently absent. Consequently, this small number of pupils are missing valuable learning. Leaders should ensure that these pupils attend school every day so that learning time is not lost.

Pupil numbers and mix

99 pupils on roll, with places for 232

Eligible for free school meals45.5%

45.5%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.2%

18.2%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.2%

15.2%, 0.4 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.1%

6.1%, 0.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Lancaster School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lincoln Birchwood Junior School0.1 milesOfsted: Good52% met the expected standard
Leslie Manser Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good46% met the expected standard
St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy0.3 milesOfsted judgements: Good49% met the expected standard
Woodlands Infant and Nursery School0.4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Hartsholme Academy1 mileOfsted judgements: Good49% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 7
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Miss Naomi Haughton
Address
82 Jasmin Road, Birchwood, The Lancaster School, Lincoln, LN6 0QQ
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
120686

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.