Best Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 53 schools across Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

25%

Outstanding rate

59%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Caistor Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	87	View school
🥈	The King's School, Grantham Secondary	Outstanding	85	View school
🥉	Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
4.	Bourne Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	80	View school
5.	Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
6.	The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough Secondary	Outstanding	77	View school
7.	Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
8.	Spalding High School Secondary	Outstanding	75	View school
9.	King Edward VI Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	74	View school
10.	Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy Secondary	Good	74	View school
11.	William Farr CofE Comprehensive School Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
12.	The Priory Academy LSST Secondary	Outstanding	67	View school
13.	Spalding Grammar School Secondary	Good	64	View school
14.	Carre's Grammar School Secondary	Good	63	View school
15.	Lincoln UTC Secondary	Good	60	View school
16.	The Priory Ruskin Academy Secondary	Outstanding	58	View school
17.	Bourne Academy Secondary	Good	57	View school
18.	Branston Community Academy Secondary	Outstanding	57	View school
19.	Sir Robert Pattinson Academy Secondary	Good	55	View school
20.	Boston High School Secondary	Good	53	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Lincolnshire?

There are 53 secondary schools in Lincolnshire, of which 13 (25%) 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 Caistor Grammar 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?

25% of secondary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 43% 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.