Best Primary Schools in Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 278 schools across Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Lincolnshire has 278 open primary schools. Of the 274 with a published Ofsted inspection, 21 (8%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 89% 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, Branston Church of England Infant Academy 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.

278
Total schools
21
Outstanding (historic grade)
8%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Branston Church of England Infant Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Witham St Hughs Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
🥉 Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
4. The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
5. The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford
Primary
 Good 85 View school
6. The Claypole Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
7. The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
Primary
 Good 84 View school
8. Osgodby Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
9. Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
10. Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
11. Lift Utterby
Primary
 Good 81 View school
12. Corby Glen Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Walcott Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Woodlands Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Bucknall Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Holton Le Clay Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Ingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Legsby Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Marshchapel Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Normanby 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 278 open primary schools in Lincolnshire (closed schools are excluded). 21 of the 274 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 Branston Church of England Infant Academy. 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.