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The Priory Witham Academy
De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7DT, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.7 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,092
Capacity
1,009
Ages
2–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this all-through academy serves students aged 2-18 and has a solid reputation within the local area. The school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 87% nationally, although only 45% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement in core subjects. Additionally, 54% of students progress to university, but none reach the top third, highlighting a potential area of focus for future academic guidance.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.9 | Bottom 13% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 45% | Bottom 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 26% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 36% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 54% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 41 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other11.8%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.20393, -0.57104 · LN6 7DT
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135563
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.priorywitham.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory Witham Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Priory Witham Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2016.
Is The Priory Witham Academy a good school?
The Priory Witham Academy scores 27.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Priory Witham Academy in GCSEs?
The Priory Witham Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.9. 45% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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