The Priory Witham Academy
De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7DTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Priory Witham Academy is an all-through school in Lincoln for ages 2 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 10th of 14 secondary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 November 2016, report published 21 December 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
This is a caring school with a strong community spirit. Pupils are happy here. Leaders and staff are ambitious for what all pupils can achieve. The curriculum aims to raise pupils' aspirations to help them grow into global citizens. All pupils in the school are well prepared for their next stages in education and beyond. Children in the early years get off to a great start in a safe and happy environment. They enjoy swimming and visits to the forest school. Pupils in primary and secondary learn how to be safe and healthy. They understand fundamental British values and diversity. Students in the sixth form benefit from useful advice about their career and future education options. Teachers support the well-being of all pupils in the school. They provide a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and community events. Teachers have high expectations for pupils' behaviour. Leaders and teachers use consistent routines that help pupils meet these expectations. Most pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Teachers deal with any low-level disruption consistently and fairly when it happens. Bullying is rare in the school. When it does happen, leaders resolve issues quickly and effectively. Pupils say that they feel safe and cared for.
What the school should improve
- Too many pupils are absent from school too often. They miss too many lessons. Over time, these pupils do not achieve as well as they might. Leaders need to ensure that all pupils attend school well.
- In some lessons, teachers do not check pupils' prior learning well enough. Gaps in knowledge and misconceptions are not addressed quickly. When pupils do not have the knowledge they need to take part in lesson activities confidently, they become disengaged. They do not learn as well as they should. Teachers need to ensure that they check pupils' prior learning and adapt lesson activities to meet pupils' needs.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
109 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
22 students
Average A level grade D, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,068 pupils on roll, with places for 1,009
Schools near The Priory Witham Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.7 |
| The Priory City of Lincoln Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 35.6 |
| The Priory Academy LSST | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.9 |
| Sir Robert Pattinson Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| North Kesteven Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Urgent improvement to expected standard | Attainment 8: 37.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
- Age range
- 2 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Micelle Garner Mrs Amy Tallentire
- Phone
- 01522882900
- Address
- De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, LN6 7DT
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 135563
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.