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The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 944 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

944

Pupils

950

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Priory City of Lincoln Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Priory City of Lincoln Academy — School Information

Full address
Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln, LN6 0EP
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.4% of pupils
DfE URN
135564

Other Secondary Schools in Lincoln

If The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Priory City of Lincoln Academy

Is The Priory City of Lincoln Academy oversubscribed?

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is operating close to its capacity of 950 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?

Admission to The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Priory City of Lincoln Academy cover?

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Priory City of Lincoln Academy?

The Priory City of Lincoln Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.