The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Other · Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is an other school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire for ages 2–19 (community special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 3 November 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 2–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 175 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 53.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.6
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 3 November 2022
Strengths
- “Pupils learn in a very calm and inclusive environment.”
- “Staff have the highest expectations for all pupils.”
- “They show great care for pupils because they want the very best for them.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 December 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- Springwell Alternative Academy Lincoln 0.9 mi Good
- Lincoln Minster School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Athena School 2.1 mi Standards maintained
- Burton Hathow Preparatory School 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Priory Witham Academy 3.3 mi School remains Good
- The Lincoln St Christopher's School 3.8 mi Improved significantly
- Fortuna School 3.9 mi School remains Outstanding
- Acorn Free School 4.2 mi Standards maintained