William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Lincoln Road, LN2 3JB |
| School Website | www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1673866900 |
| URN | 136415 |
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
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 19/10/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted 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 |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 | |
| Type | Score |
| 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 Applications | 474 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 147 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 226 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 502 |
| As first preference | 300 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 239 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 418 |
| As first preference | 249 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 384 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 240 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 18 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 443 |
| As first preference | 269 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 240 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 404 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 133 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 242 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 425 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 100 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 244 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 468 |
| As first preference | 292 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 233 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 447 |
| As first preference | 288 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 41 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 399 |
| As first preference | 252 |
| As second preference | 98 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 383 |
| As first preference | 246 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 231 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
(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