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.

396

Total schools

Outstanding

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 37 (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 76% 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.