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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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