Best Secondary Schools in North Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 14 schools across North Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Lincolnshire has 14 open secondary schools. Of the 14 with a published Ofsted inspection, 1 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 86% 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, South Axholme 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 North 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.

14
Total schools
1
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 South Axholme Academy
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
🥈 The Vale Academy
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
4. Outwood Academy Foxhills
Secondary
 Outstanding 60 View school
5. Sir John Nelthorpe School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
6. Melior Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
7. Outwood Academy Brumby
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
8. Frederick Gough School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
9. Baysgarth School
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
10. The Axholme Academy
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
11. Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire
Secondary
 Good 50 View school
12. Winterton Community Academy
Secondary
 Good 44 View school
13. The St Lawrence Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 44 View school
14. Kirton Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 26 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 North Lincolnshire

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Lincolnshire?
There are 14 open secondary schools in North Lincolnshire (closed schools are excluded). 1 of the 14 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 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in North Lincolnshire is South Axholme Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 14 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 North 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 North Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary applications in North 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 North 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.