William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterChurch of England
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
AddressLincoln Road, LN2 3JB
URN136415

School Census

Total 1428
Girls/Boys 675/753
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.3%/52.7%
% pupils where English not first language 4.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 181
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 9.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/10/2022 Good
11/02/2009 Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/10/2022
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 11/02/2009
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 53.80%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 73.70%
Entering EBacc 11.40%
EBacc average point score 4.16
Progress 8 0.43
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 62%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc 14%
EBacc average point score 4.41
Progress 8 0.52
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 51.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 79%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.17
Progress 8 0.31

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.10%
Total Applications474
As first preference248
As second preference147
As third preference79
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers226
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications502
As first preference300
As second preference130
As third preference72
Total Offers Made239
first preference offers230
second preference offers7
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications418
As first preference249
As second preference110
As third preference59
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers222
second preference offers17
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications384
As first preference228
As second preference104
As third preference51
Total Offers Made240
first preference offers218
second preference offers18
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications443
As first preference269
As second preference118
As third preference56
Total Offers Made244
first preference offers240
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications404
As first preference232
As second preference133
As third preference39
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers227
second preference offers15
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications425
As first preference281
As second preference100
As third preference44
Total Offers Made244
first preference offers239
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.27%
Total Applications468
As first preference292
As second preference114
As third preference60
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers230
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications447
As first preference288
As second preference118
As third preference41
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers235
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications399
As first preference252
As second preference98
As third preference49
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers232
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications383
As first preference246
As second preference93
As third preference44
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers231
second preference offers6
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree38%
disagree8%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree56%
agree35%
disagree6%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree43%
agree41%
disagree11%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree7%
agree9%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree29%
agree42%
disagree21%
strongly disagree4%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree32%
agree24%
disagree7%
strongly disagree6%
don't know2%
not applicable29%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes19%
no81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree46%
agree31%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
dont know4%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree58%
agree30%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know4%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree52%
agree38%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree45%
agree44%
disagree9%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree40%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree2%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree42%
agree38%
disagree9%
strongly disagree3%
don't know7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes89%
no11%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.9%
any other white background ethnic origin3.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
white and black african ethnic origin0.6%
african ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.4%
any other white background ethnic origin4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

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(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: School Drive, , LN2 3LA

Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ryland Road, , LN2 3NE