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
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/.
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/.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND Newsletters (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- English Creative Writing (calendar)
- Lincolnshire County Football Results (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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