Lincoln Castle Academy vs Lincoln UTC
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Castle Academy
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
744 students
Lincoln UTC
Lincoln · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
389 students
| Measure | Lincoln Castle Academy Lincoln, East Midlands | Lincoln UTC Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #227 of 329 | #152 of 329 |
| National rank | #2878 of 4,090 | #1860 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 744 | 389 |
| Pupils on roll | 744 | 389 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 71.5% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.7% | 55.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.8 |
| town | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | lincolnutc.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lincoln UTC scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 31.6).
- •Lincoln Castle Academy is the larger school with 744 students compared with 389.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Castle Academy better than Lincoln UTC?
On the Success Index (England), Lincoln UTC ranks higher (52.4 vs 31.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lincoln Castle Academy and Lincoln UTC?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lincoln Castle Academy: 744. Lincoln UTC: 389. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lincoln Castle Academy and Lincoln UTC rank in East Midlands?
Lincoln Castle Academy is 227th of 329 and Lincoln UTC is 152nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).