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Fosse Way Academy

Academy converter · Lincoln · LN6 8DU

Ages 3–11 · 531 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

52%

Overall absence

4.8%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-09

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)52%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
105.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.8%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.2%
Enrolments in measure
446

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill101%

531 pupils · 525 places

Pupils on roll
531
Boys / girls
267 / 264
School capacity
525
Capacity fill
531 / 525 (101%)
Free school meals
23.6%
FSM pupils
116
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FOSSE WAY ACADEMY LTD
Academy trust
FOSSE WAY ACADEMY LTD
Headteacher
Mr Robert Cowling

Location

Address
Ash Grove, North Hykeham
Postcode
LN6 8DU
Town
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
North Kesteven
Constituency
Sleaford and North Hykeham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–11, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 531 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 23.6%.

Open schools in Lincoln
108
Primary schools in Lincoln
76
Academies among open schools in Lincoln
44% (47)
Open schools in LN6
33
Primary in LN6
21
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Primary in Lincolnshire LA
280

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Ling Moor Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lincoln · LN6 8QZ · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS283%
    • Absence3.4%

    0.3 miles away

  • The Meadows Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Lincoln · LN5 9BB · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.4%

    1.0 miles away

  • Manor Farm Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Lincoln · LN6 9ST · Lincolnshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence4.1%

    1.1 miles away

  • Waddington Redwood Primary Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Lincoln · LN5 9BN · Lincolnshire

    Ages 5–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.7%

    1.3 miles away

  • Hartsholme Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Lincoln · LN6 0DE · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence6.5%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Cowling
Telephone
01522682020
Website
www.fosse-way-academy.org

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