William Farr CofE Comprehensive School is a mainstream secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 167 of its 1,488 pupils (11.2%) were getting SEN support and 71 (4.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,488 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
11.2% get SEN support
167 of 1,488 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
4.8% have an EHC plan
71 of 1,488 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia62
- Moderate learning difficulty59
- Autism45
- Social, emotional and mental health37
- Speech, language and communication10
- Multi-sensory impairment5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,488 (places for 1,496)
- Headteacher
- Mr Grant Edgar
- Part of
- William Farr Church of England Comprehensive School
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 18.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 136415
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, October 2022
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in October 2022.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Ermine Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.0 miles
- The St Francis Special School, Lincoln Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Outstanding 4.4 miles
- Acacia School Independent · Ages 11–19 4.5 miles
- Hartsholme Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 7.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.4%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.4 miles
- Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.2%, EHC plans 4.6% 0.6 miles
- Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 24.4%, EHC plans 2.7% 1.9 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about William Farr CofE Comprehensive School
How many pupils at William Farr CofE Comprehensive School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 167 of the 1,488 pupils (11.2%) were getting SEN support and 71 (4.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (62 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (59 pupils) and autism (45 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
You can ask for William Farr CofE Comprehensive School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does William Farr CofE Comprehensive School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Ermine Primary Academy, about 4.0 miles away.
Where is William Farr CofE Comprehensive School?
Lincoln Road, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3JB, in Lincolnshire.
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