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The Priory Witham Academy

Academy sponsor led · Lincoln · LN6 7DT

Ages 2–18 · 1,068 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

35.0

Overall absence

10.6%

Admissions demand

0.90 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-06-28

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.52
−20+2
Attainment 835.0
English & maths grade 5+24%
English & maths grade 4+43%
EBacc entry36%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)54%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
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 absence10.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)29.2%
Unauthorised3.7%
Authorised absence
6.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
967

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.90 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

111

Places offered

123

1st-preference offers

100

Total preferences (any rank)
241
Preferred offers (top 3)
123
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill106%

1,068 pupils · 1,009 places

Pupils on roll
1,068
Boys / girls
536 / 532
School capacity
1,009
Capacity fill
1,068 / 1,009 (106%)
Free school meals
49.2%
FSM pupils
504
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 2–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Academy trust
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
Sponsor
The Priory Federation of Academies
Headteacher
Mrs Micelle Garner Mrs Amy Tallentire

Location

Address
De Wint Avenue
Postcode
LN6 7DT
Town
Lincoln
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
Lincoln
Constituency
Lincoln
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 sponsor led (all-through), Ages 2–18, in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, 1,068 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 49.2%.

Open schools in Lincoln
108
All-through schools in Lincoln
1
Academies among open schools in Lincoln
44% (47)
Open schools in LN6
33
All-through in LN6
1
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
All-through in Lincolnshire LA
1

Nearby all-through schools

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

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    • FSM47.2%

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    • Absence13.0%

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    • Absence6.5%
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    Ofsted: Good

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    Ages 4–11

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    • Absence6.4%
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    • Demand1.00

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Micelle Garner Mrs Amy Tallentire
Telephone
01522882900
Website
http://www.priorywitham.co.uk/

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