Lincoln Minster School
School summary
Set in the heart of Lincoln, this independent school takes pupils from the age of two right through to eighteen, giving families the option of a single continuous education. With around 455 on roll, it is a comparatively small school, and its Christian character runs through daily life. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated it good overall in its most recent inspection, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent and confirming that all compliance standards were met.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
41%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
35%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
84%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above the national picture: 41% of GCSE grades reached the top 9-7 band against a national average of 23%, and at A-level 84% of entries were graded A*-B compared with 55% nationally. Sciences, geography and history feature among the most popular GCSE choices, while psychology, mathematics and photography draw sixth-formers. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels the school offers BTEC qualifications, and French and Spanish are taught. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 22 is on the higher side for an independent school.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Jon Tyler
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 60
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is broad, spanning football, rugby, hockey, cricket, basketball, squash and tennis. Scholarships in music, art, drama and sport, as well as academic awards, point to genuine strength across the creative and physical disciplines.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 23.08%
- EHC plans
- 2.64%
Mobile phone policy
Mobile phones are not permitted to be used during the school day in any part of the school building or grounds. They should not be seen on the corridors or in classrooms. In addition, they are not to be used at break or lunchtimes.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,404 - £19,677
Means tested bursaries available
Schools nearby
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A small, all-through Christian school with results comfortably ahead of national averages and means-tested bursaries to widen access. Day fees range from £13,404 to £19,677, so families should weigh the academic record against the cost.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.