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.

Lincolnshire has 280 primary schools, of which 22 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 231 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Branston Church of England Infant Academy 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.

280
Total schools
22
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Lincolnshire?
There are 280 primary schools in Lincolnshire, of which 22 (8%) 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 Branston Church of England Infant Academy. 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?
8% of primary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 83% 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.