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.

How many schools?
280
Open primary schools in Lincolnshire
Closed schools excluded
Inspection picture
244 Good or better
of 276 with a historic Ofsted grade
Historic single-word grades · pre-Nov-2025
How is this list ordered?
SNM score
The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School currently leads
Methodology

Lincolnshire has 280 open primary schools. Of the 276 with a published Ofsted inspection, 21 (8%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Lincolnshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 98 View school
2. Denton CofE School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
3. The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Primary
 Good 90 View school
4. Witham St Hughs Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Newton-on-Trent CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 88 View school
6. Digby the Tedder Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
8. The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
Primary
 Good 86 View school
9. Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 85 View school
10. Osgodby Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
11. Walcott Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. The Holbeach St Mark's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
13. Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
14. Waddington All Saints Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
15. Ling Moor Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
16. Ingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Fiskerton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Primary
 Outstanding 81 View school
19. Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for Lincolnshire

Best primary schools in LincolnshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in LincolnshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in LincolnshirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in LincolnshireYear 7 onwards How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lincolnshire?
There are 280 open primary schools in Lincolnshire (closed schools are excluded). 21 of the 276 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in Lincolnshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Lincolnshire is The Hackthorn Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Lincolnshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary applications in Lincolnshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Lincolnshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.