The Priory Academy LSST is a secondary school in Lincoln, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Priory Academy LSST currently has around 1770 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 16.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (69.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 79% who stay in school sixth forms and 15% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, LN5 8PW |
| Website: | www.prioryacademies.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01522889977 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Jane Hopkinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 135565 |
Ofsted inspection date: 31/10/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1700 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1770 |
| Number of Boys: | 852 |
| Number of Girls: | 918 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 69.90% | 1237 |
| Other White | 8.50% | 150 |
| Other Asian | 4.00% | 70 |
| Indian | 2.70% | 48 |
| African | 2.30% | 41 |
| White and Black African | 2.30% | 40 |
| White and Asian | 2.20% | 39 |
| Other Mixed | 1.80% | 32 |
| Chinese | 1.60% | 28 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.50% | 26 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 17 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 14 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's Nursery School Michaelgate , LN1 3BT | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School Francis Street , Bracebridge LN5 8QG | - not rated | 431 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lincoln St Botolph's Infant and Nursery School Bargate , LN5 8DH | - not rated | 853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School Bristol Drive , LN6 7UE | - not rated | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincoln Bishop King Church of England Primary School Kingsway , LN5 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Park High School Cross O'cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Academy LSST Cross O'Cliff Hill , LN5 8PW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Priory Lsst Cross Clcliff Hill , LN5 8PW | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | 2out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul, Lincoln's Catholic High School, A Science College Western Avenue , LN6 7SX | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln College Monks Road , LN2 5HQ | - not rated | 2,949 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priory Witham Academy De Wint Avenue , LN6 7DT | 3out of 4 | 1,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park School, Lincoln South Park , LN5 8EW | - not rated | 805 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Athena School South Park , LN5 8EL | 3out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lincolnshire Teaching and Learning Centre Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Lincoln City Academy Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 1,315 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Knox Education Unit, Lincoln PRU Ground Floor Smith Street , LN5 8HY | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.