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Lincoln Castle Academy
Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.6 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
709
Capacity
1,041
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, the school faces significant challenges in providing quality education. While it has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.7, which is above the national average, only 62% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 45%. Limited data on progress and other performance metrics suggests that prospective parents should carefully consider these factors.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2022Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 40.7 | Bottom 24% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 45% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% UK |
Parent View (51 responses)
★★★★★2.5
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
Good range of subjects
73%
School has high expectations
65%
My child feels safe
59%
My child is happy
57%
Progress is communicated
53%
School keeps me informed
51%
My child makes good progress
51%
Behaviour is good
45%
I'd recommend this school
45%
School supports development
43%
School responds to concerns
24%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.4%
White Other12.8%
Black African6.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.24663, -0.53904 · LN1 3SP
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN150482
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Lincoln Castle Academy rated by Ofsted?
Lincoln Castle Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2022.
Is Lincoln Castle Academy a good school?
Lincoln Castle Academy scores 1.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Lincoln Castle Academy?
Based on 51 Ofsted Parent View responses, Lincoln Castle Academy receives a satisfaction score of 51% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Lincoln Castle Academy in GCSEs?
Lincoln Castle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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