How many pupils does Lincoln Castle Academy have?

Lincoln Castle Academy has 709 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lincoln Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?

Lincoln Castle Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).

How does Lincoln Castle Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lincoln Castle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.

Is Lincoln Castle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lincoln Castle Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Lincoln Castle Academy?

Lincoln Castle Academy is located at Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP.

Lincoln Castle Academy

Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP

Inadequate

Inspected 5 July 2022

Inadequate

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

709

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lincoln Castle Academy

Lincoln Castle Academy is an academy converter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 709 pupils on roll. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022) rated it Inadequate. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 (2025/26). 46.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 709 / 1,041 (68%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 5 July 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

46.5%

Free school meals

19%

EAL

5.4%

SEN support

10.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.0

Attainment 8

142 pupils

40.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.2%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Attendance

12.0%

Overall absence

33.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

35.8

Teachers (FTE)

Pupils per teacher

5.64

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£44,267

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,268

Spend per pupil

£7,155

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP
Phone: 01522303584
Head Teacher: Johnathon Hodgson

Academy Trust

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant Level 2 (7471)

PermanentPart time£26,847 - £27,709 (FTE) · · Grade D Points 6 to 8 (£26,847 to £27,709 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £20,373.03.

Closes 18 Nov 2026View & apply

Site / Catering

Catering Manager (7179)

PermanentFull time£29,540 - £32,061 (FTE) · · Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£30,515 to £33.119 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £26,362.80

Closes 22 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lincoln Castle Academy?: Lincoln Castle Academy is an academy converter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Lincoln Castle Academy have?: Lincoln Castle Academy has 709 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lincoln Castle Academy's Ofsted rating?: Lincoln Castle Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent Ofsted inspection (5 July 2022).
How does Lincoln Castle Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lincoln Castle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40 in 2025/26.
Is Lincoln Castle Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lincoln Castle Academy is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Lincoln Castle Academy?: Lincoln Castle Academy is located at Riseholme Road, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 3SP.

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