Best Primary Schools in Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 280 schools across Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

280

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

59%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Denton CofE School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥈	The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	88	View school
🥉	The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern Primary	Good	81	View school
4.	The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
5.	The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford Primary	Good	79	View school
6.	Witham St Hughs Academy Primary	Outstanding	77	View school
7.	The Donington-on-Bain School Primary	Good	77	View school
8.	Osgodby Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
9.	Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
10.	Lincoln Carlton Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
11.	Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
12.	Baston CE Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
13.	Sutton St James Community Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
14.	Fiskerton Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
15.	Barrowby Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
16.	Ling Moor Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	74	View school
17.	The Marton Academy Primary	Good	74	View school
18.	Digby Church of England School Primary	Requires Improvement	74	View school
19.	Waddington All Saints Academy Primary	Outstanding	73	View school
20.	Digby the Tedder Primary School Primary	Outstanding	73	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lincolnshire?

There are 280 primary schools in Lincolnshire, of which 29 (10%) 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 Denton CofE 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?

10% of primary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 73% 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.