William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is a secondary school in Lincoln for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 2nd of 14 secondary schools in Lincoln. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 October 2022, report published 5 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 October 2022
Pupils and students in the sixth form appreciate that the school's values of 'compassion, friendship, perseverance, respect, responsibility and wisdom' really mean something to them. They say that their teachers not only help them to be good pupils, but they also help them to become 'good humans'. Pupils are confident that bullying is rare. It is dealt with swiftly and effectively. Diversity and equality are promoted. Pupils welcome difference. There is an active LGBTQ+ community. Positive action is taken to address misogynistic language and behaviour. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils' behaviour. In lessons, pupils are well behaved, thoroughly engaged and focused on their learning. Teachers encourage pupils to achieve excellence. Pupils benefit from high levels of ambition within the curriculum. The house system helps pupils to make friends across all year groups. Pupils welcome the prospect of inter-house activities and competitions. They are proud of the raft of fund-raising events that take place to raise money for local charities. Pupils agree that the 'House Bake Off' was a great success!
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in a few subjects is not yet successfully adapted for pupils with SEND. This means that some pupils with SEND do not achieve as well as they could. Leaders must make sure that the ambitious curriculum is adapted across all subjects so that it meets the needs of pupils with SEND.
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not yet benefit from the rich extra-curricular activities that are offered. This means that some pupils miss out on new opportunities. Leaders must ensure that disadvantaged pupils are encouraged to take part in the wider curriculum and to develop broader interests and talents.
- There is insufficient clarity about how any poor pupil behaviour should be managed. This can be confusing for pupils. Leaders must ensure that everyone is aware of the correct procedures for managing pupils' behaviour. They must make sure these procedures are consistently followed.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
240 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
128 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,488 pupils on roll, with places for 1,496
Schools near William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Pembroke Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
| Lincoln Castle Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 40.8 |
| Lincoln Christ's Hospital School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 38.3 |
| Lincoln Minster School | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 24.2 |
| Lincoln UTC | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Grant Edgar
- Phone
- 01673866900
- Address
- Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 136415
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.