The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a special school in Lincoln for ages 2 to 19. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in June 2011.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 June 2011, report published 5 July 2011
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 November 2022
Pupils learn in a very calm and inclusive environment. Staff have the highest expectations for all pupils. They show great care for pupils because they want the very best for them. Pupils thrive as a result. Pupils feel safe and happy. They say that they can let staff know if they are worried. Pupils know that staff will help to resolve their concerns. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They engage really positively with their learning. Pupils show respect to each other and adults. They model the school's values of 'respect, perseverance, kindness, independence and teamwork'. Pupils know that bullying is wrong. They are confident that staff will act quickly to stop any unkind behaviour. There are many opportunities for pupils to involve themselves in school life. Pupils can work in the school shop. They can attend clubs, including karaoke, reading and different sports. All pupils in the semi-formal curriculum took part in the whole-school Harry Potter summer performance. Pupils celebrate others' achievements, including in assemblies. Opportunities to dance in assemblies allow pupils to mix with each other. They thoroughly enjoy these occasions. Parents and carers welcome the support their children receive. Several commented on the fact that staff go 'way above and beyond' what you might expect in caring for and teaching their children.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athena School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 6.0 |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Fortuna School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 5% met the expected standard |
| Acacia School | 9 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Kisimul School | 9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Janette Kennedy
- Phone
- 01522526498
- Address
- Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 120755
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.