Open Special Mixed

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

Wickenby Crescent, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ
176 Pupils
175 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
50.40% FSM %
102 Boys
74 Girls
About The St Francis Special School, Lincoln

The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a Not applicable Special schools serving Lincoln and the surrounding area in Lincolnshire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the East Midlands region.

It has 176 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Janette Kennedy.

Information on The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Lincolnshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Lincoln
Parliamentary Constituency Lincoln
Ward Castle
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10016248
URN 120755
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Tracey Bowman Chair of Governors 23/01/2025 22/01/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Chloe Davies Governor 01/02/2024 31/01/2028 Elected by parents
Debbie Gutsell Governor 23/03/2022 22/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Janette Kennedy Governor 01/01/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Chris Matthews Governor 02/02/2022 01/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John McFadden Governor 17/07/2024 16/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Carrie Page Governor 25/01/2023 14/05/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ed Roberts Governor 28/09/2022 27/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Tracy Rushton Governor 11/05/2022 10/05/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Sue Wilson Governor 24/05/2023 23/05/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Lincoln, Lincolnshire.
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln has 176 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Headteacher at The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is Mrs Janette Kennedy.
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is at Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The St Francis Special School, Lincoln: Has a sixth form.
The St Francis Special School, Lincoln is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Janette Kennedy
Wickenby Crescent, Ermine Estate, Lincoln, LN1 3TJ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 120755
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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