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 secondary schools, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 11 rated Good — 86% of secondary schools in North Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. South Axholme Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North 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.

14
Total schools
1
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in North Lincolnshire?
There are 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire, of which 1 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in North Lincolnshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Lincolnshire is South Axholme Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in North Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in North Lincolnshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Lincolnshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in North Lincolnshire?
7% of secondary schools in North Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 79% are rated Good. 78.7% 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.