Schools in Lincolnshire

Choose a postcode district for school lists, Ofsted, distance filters, an interactive map, and local area statistics.

29 postcode districts in Lincolnshire. 365 state-funded schools listed. Plus 34 independent schools (fee-paying and special, labelled on cards).

Using School Checker in Lincolnshire

This page lists 29 postcode districts in Lincolnshire. School Checker groups schools by outward postcode (for example WF2 or N1), not by parish or ward. Open a district to see every school we list, state-funded and independent, with Ofsted, attainment, attendance, and local context on one screen.

Across Lincolnshire we currently show 365 state-funded schools in 29 districts (281 primary, 56 secondary, 28 other phase). We also list 14 independent (fees usually apply) and 20 independent special (usually LA-funded). These figures come from official government school data and we update them regularly.

Districts with the most schools in Lincolnshire right now include LN6 (32 schools), DN21 (27 schools), NG31 (25 schools). Smaller outward codes can still be useful if you are comparing streets near a boundary.

Lincolnshire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year.

281Primary
56Secondary
28Other
29Districts with schools

Postcode districts in Lincolnshire

Click a postcode district to open schools, map, distance filters, and local stats. Each card is one area and the whole card is clickable.

Common questions about schools in Lincolnshire

How many schools does School Checker list in Lincolnshire?: We list 365 state-funded schools across 29 postcode districts in Lincolnshire (281 primary, 56 secondary, 28 other phase). Plus 34 independent schools (fee-paying and independent special, labelled on each card). Counts change when schools open, close, or change phase.
How do school admissions work in Lincolnshire?: Lincolnshire runs state school admissions for its area. Rules, catchment definitions, and tie-breakers are set locally and can change each year. School Checker shows historic demand indicators on school cards where published. They are not a guarantee of a place. Always read the Lincolnshire admissions booklet and each school's oversubscription criteria.
What is a postcode district on this page?: A postcode district is the outward part of a postcode (the letters and numbers before the space, such as WF2). Lincolnshire is split into 29 districts on School Checker. Each district page lists schools whose postcode falls in that outward code, plus distance from your home postcode when you add one.
How should I use School Checker to research schools in Lincolnshire?: Start with the district closest to your home (busy districts here include LN6 (32 schools), DN21 (27 schools), NG31 (25 schools)). Add your full postcode on the district page for straight-line distances and map pins. Shortlist schools you like, then open Compare for side-by-side figures and a CSV download. Visit schools and confirm admissions rules with Lincolnshire before you apply.
Where does the data for Lincolnshire schools come from?: School names, addresses, and governance come from the government school register. Ofsted publishes inspection outcomes. The Department for Education publishes attendance, attainment, pupil characteristics, and SEN figures. Local context rows (crime, census, house prices) are labelled by geography on each district page. See our methodology page for more detail and how to report a likely error with a school URN.