The Priory Academy LSST

About The Priory Academy LSST

The Priory Academy LSST is an academy sponsor led in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,770 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 (2025/26). 16.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,770 / 1,700 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

31 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8PW

Phone

01522889977

Headteacher

Jane Hopkinson

Website

www.prioryacademies.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Priory Academy LSST?

The Priory Academy LSST is an academy sponsor led in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Priory Academy LSST have?

The Priory Academy LSST has 1,770 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Priory Academy LSST's Ofsted rating?

The Priory Academy LSST was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (31 October 2023).

How does The Priory Academy LSST perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Priory Academy LSST achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 52 in 2025/26.

Is The Priory Academy LSST part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Priory Academy LSST is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES.

Where is The Priory Academy LSST?

The Priory Academy LSST is located at Cross O'Cliff Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 8PW.