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William Farr CofE Comprehensive School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Jonathan Knowler

corporate_fareWILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

location_onLincoln, LN2 3JB

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,428

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Attainment 8

50.8

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GCSE Rank

#17 in Lincolnshire

#835 of 3,216 nationally

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William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is a Academy converter secondary school in Lincoln, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is an academy converter in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,479 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8, placing the school #17 in Lincolnshire and #835 of 3,216 nationally. 52.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 29 A-level subjects. 59.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.13 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

52.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.0%

Entering EBacc8.30%

EBacc APS4.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.40%

EBacc APS4.16

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS4.17

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.47

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS4.24

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS4.46

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships3%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)SP%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

134

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.2%

Achieving A*–A31.6%

Achieving A*–B59.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered29

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

109

Retention rate93.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

124

Retention rate91.90%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

128

Retention rate93.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 October 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-10-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2009-02-11

Section 5 RTI Historic EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-01-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,479 pupils. During this period, there were 53 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,479	53	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,472	35	2.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,439	20	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,444	26	1.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,443	26	1.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,424	22	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,428	24	1.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,439	18	1.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,447	12	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,448	21	1.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,451	15	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,441	12	0.8%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,444	3	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,450	7	0.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,435	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,435	10	0.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,434	11	0.8%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,448	21	1.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,450	13	0.9%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,456	41	2.8%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,482	22	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,488	24	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,489	25	1.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,452	14	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,450	8	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,452	25	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 56 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

89.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree43%

agree41%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

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%

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%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Lincolnshire

The King's School, Grantham

Caistor Grammar School

Bourne Grammar School

Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

Spalding High School