William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

URN: 136415 • Lincoln LN2 3JB

Overview

Name
William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
URN
136415
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Grant Edgar (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01673866900
Website
Visit
Address
Lincoln Road, Lincoln LN2 3JB

Summary

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School, located in Lincoln, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,479 students, slightly below its capacity of 1,496. The school prides itself on being inclusive and fully comprehensive, providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best academically and personally. The ethos of the school is rooted in Christian values, emphasizing compassion, friendship, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and wisdom.

The school’s vision is to offer a high-quality education that enables all students to engage fully with life, reflecting the belief that every individual is known and valued. A notable feature of the school is its House system, which fosters community spirit through various competitions and merit-based recognition, promoting both academic and social achievements.

William Farr also values the connection with its alumni, encouraging former students to stay engaged and share their experiences with current pupils. This focus on community and support aims to inspire students as they navigate their educational journeys and future aspirations. For more information, visit the school’s website at http://www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/.

Key details

LA
Lincolnshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL
Capacity
1496
Pupils
1479
Boys
765
Girls
714
FSM %
15.70
Open date
2011-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1479 765 714 1496 15.70
2024-09-11 1444 763 681 1496 15.80
2023-09-11 1448 760 688 1496 12.10
2022-09-11 1448 760 688 1496 12.10
2021-09-11 1444 762 682 1496 11.20
2020-09-11 1435 754 681 1496 8.20

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