Lincolnshire has 8 independent schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 80% good or better, against 74% of independent schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 4 good, strong or expected
- 0 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Independent schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Hathow Preparatory School | Good | 18 Oct 2013 | LN1 |
| Greenwich House School | Good | 18 Apr 2024 | LN11 |
| Handel House Preparatory School | Good | 8 Oct 2008 | DN21 |
| Heckington House School | Good | 19 Jun 2025 | PE20 |
| Castles Education | Inadequate | 23 Mar 2023 | DN21 |
| Freiston Hall | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE22 |
| Grantham Preparatory International School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NG31 |
| Witham Hall School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE10 |