Lincoln Castle Academy
URN: 136537 • Lincoln LN1 3SP
Overview
- Name
- Lincoln Castle Academy
- URN
- 136537
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 29.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Hanson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Riseholme Road, Lincoln LN1 3SP
Summary
Lincoln Castle Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. With a current enrolment of 729 students, the school has a capacity for 1,041 pupils, indicating room for growth. Approximately 35.9% of the students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the diverse socio-economic background of the community it serves.
The academy focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, promoting a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities that encourage engagement and skill development.
Lincoln Castle Academy is committed to building strong relationships within the community, working collaboratively with parents and local organisations to enhance educational outcomes. The ethos of the school centres on respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for their future roles as active citizens.
The academy focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment, aiming to foster both academic achievement and personal development. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of all students, promoting a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities that encourage engagement and skill development.
Lincoln Castle Academy is committed to building strong relationships within the community, working collaboratively with parents and local organisations to enhance educational outcomes. The ethos of the school centres on respect, resilience, and responsibility, preparing students not only for academic success but also for their future roles as active citizens.
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Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1041
- Pupils
- 729
- Boys
- 382
- Girls
- 347
- FSM %
- 35.90
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- 2023-11-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 729 | 382 | 347 | 1041 | 35.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 729 | 382 | 347 | 1041 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 848 | 424 | 424 | 1041 | 32.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 848 | 424 | 424 | 1041 | 32.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 862 | 417 | 445 | 1041 | 31.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 889 | 432 | 457 | 1041 | 27.30 |
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