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The Priory Academy LSST
Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8PW, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.4 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,770
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 53.9, which places it in the top 18% nationally. An impressive 82% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 79% progress to university, with 30% gaining entry to top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is likely high given the school's strong performance metrics, although specific feedback data is not provided.
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Last inspected: 31 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 53.9 | Top 18% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 90% | Top 7% 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%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
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%. | 79% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 223 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.9%
White Other8.5%
Asian Other4.0%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B African2.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.20821, -0.54641 · LN5 8PW
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN135565
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.prioryacademies.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Priory Academy LSST rated by Ofsted?
The Priory Academy LSST was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 31 October 2023.
Is The Priory Academy LSST a good school?
The Priory Academy LSST scores 76.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 Academy LSST in GCSEs?
The Priory Academy LSST achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.9. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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