Athena School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
113
AGES
11 - 16
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Community special school

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(12/12/2018)
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85%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating
6.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
46.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 26.5%
Persistent Absence
1.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.6%
Pupils first language
not English
60.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.3%
Free school meals
South Park
Lincoln
LN5 8EL
01522534559

School Description

Athena School provides education for pupils who have social, emotional and mental health needs. All pupils have an EHC plan. Pupils in key stage 3 are often taught in mixed-age classes. Pupils throughout the school are sometimes taught in nurture groups. The proportion of disadvantaged pupils is above that found nationally. The school is part of the Fortuna Athena Federation.

Athena School Parent Reviews



85% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 25% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 30% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 15% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 60% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 15% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>60, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 5% Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>5, "strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 68% Agree 26% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>68, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 19 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 25% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 5% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>5} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 35% Disagree 5% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>5, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 45% Agree 40% Disagree 10% Strongly Disagree 5% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>45, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>5, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 35% Agree 0% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 10% Don't Know 30% {"strongly_agree"=>35, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>30} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 35% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>35, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025
Yes 85% No 15% {"yes"=>85, "no"=>15} Figures based on 20 responses up to 11-02-2025

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