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Lincoln Minster School

Other independent school · Lincoln, LN2 5RW

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#762 of 2,536

Better than 69% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages3 to 18
Pupils408
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherHeadteacher Charlotte Brigden
Local authorityLincolnshire
Opened18 Dec 1951
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 120724.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.23.145.146.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%62.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%41.9%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%10.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%57.9%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 449--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.37.01, better than England, better than Lincolnshire34.4435
Average A-level gradeB---
Average points, best three A-levels37.95, better than England, better than Lincolnshire35.3135.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB---
AAB or better23.1%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire17.5%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.14, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study38--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils408
Girls209
Boys199
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.83
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.16

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.78%
Higher education44%
Employment24%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.10%
Apprenticeship2%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Lincoln Minster School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryThe Lincoln St Peter-In-Eastgate Church of England Infants AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.2 miSecondaryLincoln UTCUniversity technical college
Good
0.4 miPrimaryLincoln Monks Abbey Primary SchoolCommunity school
Requires improvement
0.5 miPrimaryWestgate AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miSecondaryLincoln Christ's Hospital SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miPrimaryMount Street AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryThe St Faith and St Martin Church of England Junior School, LincolnVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.9 miNurseryThe Lincoln St Giles Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.9 miPrimarySt Giles AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
0.9 miSecondaryLincoln Castle AcademyAcademy converter
Inadequate

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln Minster School

How does Lincoln Minster School rank in England?

Lincoln Minster School ranks 762 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 69% of schools).

What are Lincoln Minster School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Lincoln Minster School was B-, and 23.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Lincoln Minster School?

Lincoln Minster School has 408 pupils aged 3 to 18.

Does Lincoln Minster School have a sixth form?

Yes, Lincoln Minster School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.