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Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln·East Midlands·Academy
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Lincoln Castle Academy is a secondary academy in Lincoln, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Lincoln Castle Academy has an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 709 pupils on roll, 30% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.7%.
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Students at Lincoln Castle Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Lincoln Castle Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
Lincoln Castle Academy has 709 pupils on roll.
30% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Lincoln Castle Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in July 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lincoln Castle Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lincoln Castle Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
518/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
151/mo
29% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.1 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
24
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.