Lincolnshire has 32 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 5 were outstanding or exceptional and 92% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 5 outstanding or exceptional
- 18 good, strong or expected
- 1 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna School | Outstanding | 26 Jun 2018 | LN6 |
| Gosberton House Academy | Outstanding | 21 May 2019 | PE11 |
| The St Francis Special School, Lincoln | Outstanding | 4 May 2016 | LN1 |
| Tudor Lodge Therapeutic School | Outstanding | 19 Jun 2025 | PE12 |
| Tulip Academy | Outstanding | 26 Feb 2020 | PE11 |
| Aegir - A Specialist Academy | Good | 26 Jun 2018 | DN21 |
| Athena School | Good | 13 Dec 2018 | LN5 |
| Bridge House Independent School | Good | 25 Apr 2024 | PE21 |
| Compass Community School Lincolnshire | Good | 18 Apr 2024 | NG34 |
| Esland Grantham School | Good | 1 Feb 2024 | NG31 |
| Greenfields Academy | Good | 15 Jan 2020 | NG31 |
| Holton Sleaford Independent School | Good | 12 Jun 2025 | NG34 |
| Kisimul School | Expected | 24 Mar 2026 | LN6 |
| Meadows View School | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | PE9 |
| Oakwood House Independent School | Good | 3 Apr 2025 | PE20 |
| St Lawrence School | Good | 5 Jun 2018 | LN9 |
| The Lincoln St Christopher's School | Good | 5 Jun 2019 | LN6 |
| The Pilgrim School | Good | 1 Feb 2018 | PE20 |
| Three Chestnuts | Expected | 2 Jun 2026 | PE12 |
| Warren Wood - A Specialist Academy | Expected | 12 May 2026 | DN21 |
| Willow School | Good | 17 Jul 2025 | NG34 |
| Witham Prospect School | Good | 10 Oct 2024 | LN6 |
| Woodlands Academy | Good | 18 Apr 2024 | PE23 |
| Car Dyke School | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | PE10 |
| Aspiration House School | Inadequate | 18 Sept 2025 | PE22 |
| Acacia School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LN3 |
| Boston Endeavour Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE21 |
| Newton Bridge Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | NG31 |
| St Bernard's School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LN11 |
| The Eresby School, Spilsby | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE23 |
| The Willows School | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | LN6 |
| Willoughby Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | PE10 |