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.

Lincolnshire has 53 secondary schools, of which 4 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 38 rated Good — 79% of secondary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 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.

53
Total schools
4
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
59%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 96 View school
🥈 The King's School, Grantham
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Caistor Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
4. Spalding High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Bourne Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 88 View school
6. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Secondary
 Good 85 View school
7. The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Secondary
 Good 81 View school
8. King Edward VI Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 79 View school
9. Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Secondary
 Good 78 View school
10. Spalding Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
11. Boston High School
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
12. Carre's Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
13. The Priory Academy LSST
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
14. The Boston Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
15. Skegness Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
16. William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
17. Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
18. The Priory Ruskin Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 62 View school
19. Bourne Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
20. Lincoln UTC
Secondary
 Good 60 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 4 (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 Kesteven and Grantham Girls' 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?
8% of secondary schools in Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 72% 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.