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The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
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- Lincoln LN1 3TJ
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Outstanding
| Capacity for sustained improvement | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Excellent progress across all age groups, particularly in personal and self-help skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour and attendance are outstanding, with excellent attitudes toward learning.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Highly effective tracking and monitoring systems confirm no underachievement.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers plan highly personalized and motivating activities based on pupils' interests and targets.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Outstanding teaching and learning enable each pupil to succeed very well indeed.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff teams work highly effectively together; occasional need for better sensory resources.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Outstanding involvement of families through home visits and helping in school.
Communication with Parents: Parents are kept well-informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's leadership and teaching quality.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors are highly visible and fulfill their roles very effectively.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Self-evaluation is highly accurate, always focused on improvement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Pupils confirm they feel very safe, and staff respect students' dignity and privacy.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Excellent relationships and behavior management strategies ensure outstanding behavior.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Outstanding adherence to best practice guidelines and high level of staff vigilance.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Host of visitors, visits, and residential experiences extend and enthuse pupils.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Excellent enrichment through extracurricular activities supports overall development.
Outdoor Facilities: Excellent use of space for practical application of skills, such as gardening and hairdressing.
Career Counselling Services: Excellent support with Connexions service and colleges for next stages in life.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students acquire skills that they can use in work and at home.
Support for SEND: The school provides tailored personal care and education plans focusing on individual needs.
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of academic and vocational awards, including A levels and Foundation Learning.
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About Us
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 161 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 4-16 | 3-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.4 | 0.3 | 7.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 5.83% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -12.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -11.2 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -13.1 | Well Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.65% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -4.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -4.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.21% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 6.28% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -3.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.2 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 30.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 45.91% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 28.21% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.71% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 17.91% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 87.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 10 | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 81.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 35.53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 35.81% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.92% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 90% | 6.8% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.45% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.48% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.17% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 25.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.83% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 89.59% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 11 | 114 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85.4% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 37.49% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.76% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.25% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.19% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31.49% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.25% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 21.06% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.19 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 88.19% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 112 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.76% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 32.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 39.62% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.48% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 8.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.69% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.78% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 34.31% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.37% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 32.49% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 15.91% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 22.54% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.29 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.51% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 116 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.78% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.49% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.09% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 49.43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 30.75% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 17.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 19.89% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.13% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 119 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 39.94% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.19% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 43.07% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.3% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.26% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.22% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.04% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The St Francis Special School, Lincoln
Local authority ratio 18 : 1