Ofsted school ratings in North Lincolnshire
In North Lincolnshire (Yorkshire and the Humber), 30 of 40 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 75.0%. That is 12.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 75.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 1
- Good
- 29
- Requires improvement
- 9
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 40
- rank 140/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in North Lincolnshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in North Lincolnshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 1 | 2.5% |
| Good | 29 | 72.5% |
| Requires improvement | 9 | 22.5% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 2.5% |
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 North Lincolnshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 0 | 21 | 8 | 0 | 72.4% |
| Secondary | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 80.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in North Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 30 of 40 graded state-funded schools in North Lincolnshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 75.0%. 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 North Lincolnshire have?
- North Lincolnshire has 1 school rated Outstanding and 29 rated Good, out of 40 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in North Lincolnshire?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in North Lincolnshire, and 9 rated Requires improvement, out of 40 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in North Lincolnshire?
- By phase in North Lincolnshire: 72.4% of 29 primary schools; 80.0% of 10 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does North Lincolnshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- North Lincolnshire ranks 140 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 75.0% 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.