The Priory Witham Academy

About The Priory Witham Academy

The Priory Witham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 2–18. It has 1,092 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 48.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 18% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 2–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,092 / 1,009 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7DT

Phone

01522882900

Headteacher

Micelle Garner Mrs Amy Tallentire

Website

http://www.priorywitham.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Priory Witham Academy?

The Priory Witham Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 2–18.

How many pupils does The Priory Witham Academy have?

The Priory Witham Academy has 1,092 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Priory Witham Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Priory Witham Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

How does The Priory Witham Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

36% of pupils at The Priory Witham Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Priory Witham Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is The Priory Witham Academy?

The Priory Witham Academy is located at De Wint Avenue, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 7DT.