Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 396 schools across Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Lincolnshire has 396 primary & secondary schools, of which 35 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 293 rated Good — 83% of primary & secondary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Lincolnshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

396
Total schools
35
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 Wyndham Park Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 The Lincoln St Giles Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. Witham Hall School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
5. Ayscoughfee Hall School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Copthill Independent Day School & Nursery
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
8. Stamford Junior School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. Burton Hathow Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. The Eresby School, Spilsby
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Gosberton House Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
13. Springwell Alternative Academy Spalding
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
14. Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
15. The King's School, Grantham
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
16. Caistor Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
17. Witham St Hughs Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
18. Spalding High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
19. Bourne Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 88 View school
20. Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Lincolnshire?
There are 396 primary & secondary schools in Lincolnshire, of which 35 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Lincolnshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Lincolnshire is Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Lincolnshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Lincolnshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Lincolnshire?
9% of primary & secondary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 74% are rated Good. 77.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.