The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

OutstandingSpecialAges 2–19176 pupils

Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, LN1 3TJWebsite01522526498

Outstanding176 pupilsAges 2–19EHCP

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Outstanding3y ago

Inspected Nov 2022

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Ages2 - 19

Pupils176

Outstanding3y ago

Ages2 - 19

Pupils176

Inspected Nov 2022 · View report

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Type

Community

Phase

Special School

Age Range

2 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

176 / 175 (101%)

Avg Class Size

~10*

Head Teacher

Mrs Janette Kennedy

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Nov 2022

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

14.5%

Absence rate

Avg 6.6%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

14.5%vs 6.6% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate14.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence37.3%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Physical Disability49 pupils (28%)

Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty40 pupils (23%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder26 pupils (15%)

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (10%)

Severe Learning Difficulty12 pupils (7%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty10 pupils (6%)

Multisensory Impairment8 pupils (5%)

Other6 pupils (3%)

Visual Impairment4 pupils (2%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health2 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 25

Teaching assistants (FTE)84

Support staff (FTE)94

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils176

Free school meals 51.7%

English as additional language 4.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British92.6%

Mixed Other1.7%

Other1.1%

White Other1.1%

Indian1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Black African0.6%

Bangladeshi0.6%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Nov 2025

Spending Per Pupil

£31,208

total expenditure per pupil

+£23,808 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£8,778

Support staff£15,384

Premises£1,388

Energy£819

Learning resources£813

Income per pupil£25,211

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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