William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
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Attainment 8 of 50.8 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.8
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 72%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.43
- Confidence interval:
- [0.25, 0.61]
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 240 | 50.8 | — | 72.1% | 8.3% | 4.0 |
| 2023/2024 | 236 | 51.5 | +0.43 | 73.7% | 11.4% | 4.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 53.8 | +0.52 | 79.0% | 14.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 236 | 51.4 | +0.31 | 79.0% | 11.0% | 4.2 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136415 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Grant Edgar |
| Trust | WILLIAM FARR CHURCH OF ENGLAND COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | LN2 3JB |
| Latest pupils | 240 |
| FSM eligible | 15.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3JB
http://www.williamfarr.lincs.sch.uk/View local authority page1673866900| DfE number | 5415 |
| UKPRN | 10032606 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 5 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2022 |