Ofsted school ratings in Lincolnshire
In Lincolnshire (East Midlands), 138 of 162 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.2%. That is 2.0 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.2%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 8
- Good
- 130
- Requires improvement
- 21
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 162
- rank 98/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Lincolnshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Lincolnshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 8 | 4.9% |
| Good | 130 | 80.2% |
| Requires improvement | 21 | 13.0% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 1.9% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Lincolnshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 101 | 15 | 1 | 86.8% |
| Secondary | 2 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 75.8% |
| Special | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 138 of 162 graded state-funded schools in Lincolnshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.2%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Lincolnshire have?
- Lincolnshire has 8 schools rated Outstanding and 130 rated Good, out of 162 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Lincolnshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Lincolnshire, and 21 rated Requires improvement, out of 162 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Lincolnshire?
- By phase in Lincolnshire: 86.8% of 121 primary schools; 75.8% of 33 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Lincolnshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Lincolnshire ranks 98 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.2% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.