176
Pupils · 2024/25
4%
EAL · 2024/25
37%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 03/11/2022
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityLincolnshire
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.8:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The St Francis Special School, Lincoln · All-through · Lincolnshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
176
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.8
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
4%
FSM eligible
52%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
37%
Contact
Address
Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ
Local authority
Lincolnshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 176 | 7.5 | 100% | 4% | 52% | 14% | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 161 | 6.4 | 100% | 3% | 50% | 11% | 41% |
| 2022/23 | 164 | 6.8 | 100% | 2% | 48% | 13% | 41% |
| 2021/22 | 164 | 10.9 | 100% | 1% | 43% | 17% | 52% |
| 2020/21 | 160 | 8.7 | 100% | 1% | 29% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 136 | 8.1 | 100% | 1% | 49% | 13% | 46% |
| 2017/18 | 141 | 7.6 | 100% | 1% | 49% | 13% | 36% |
| 2016/17 | 145 | 14.3 | 100% | 2% | 49% | 13% | 47% |
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