The Priory Academy LSST

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, LN5 8PWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Priory Academy LSST is a secondary school in Lincoln for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 1st of 14 secondary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 13 December 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

254 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score53.9

53.9, 7.8 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths59.1%

59.1%, 13.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths82.3%

82.3%, 17.5 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc90.2%

90.2%, 49.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.22

5.22, 1.13 above the England average of 4.09.

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

220 students

Average point score per A level entry33.61

33.61, 1.39 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,749 pupils on roll, with places for 1,700

Eligible for free school meals16.3%

16.3%, 10.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.1%

19.1%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.9%

8.9%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Priory Academy LSST

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 37.7
The Priory Witham Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 37.9
The Priory City of Lincoln Academy	1 mile	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 35.6
Lincoln UTC	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.1
Lincoln Minster School	2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 24.2

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Hopkinson
Phone: 01522889977
Website: prioryacademies.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, LN5 8PW
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 135565

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.