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The Barnes Wallis Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMiss Charlotte Dunsford
corporate_fareTHE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
location_onLincoln, LN4 4PN
language Visit Website phone 1526342379
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

547

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Attainment 8

39.1

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Lincolnshire

#2,658 of 3,216 nationally

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The Barnes Wallis Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Lincoln, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Barnes Wallis Academy is an academy sponsor led in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 509 pupils on roll, of whom 42% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.1, placing the school #38 in Lincolnshire and #2,658 of 3,216 nationally. 26.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 6.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 13.8 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

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

26.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)6.1%
Entering EBacc50.00%
EBacc APS3.67
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.8

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc51.50%
EBacc APS3.68
2023
Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc55%
EBacc APS4.14
2022
Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc38%
EBacc APS3.77
2021
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

-

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc40%
EBacc APS-
2019
Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

38.5

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc27%
EBacc APS3.11
2018
Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

37.4

Grade 5+ E&M

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Entering EBacc5%
EBacc APS2.88
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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%
Apprenticeships4%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%
2023
Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment6%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%
2022
Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%
Apprenticeships1%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2021
Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment5%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations
Academy First Section 5 Legacy
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good
None Legacy
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Requires improvement

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