Where is Lincolnshire?
The county of Lincolnshire is located in the East of England. It borders Norfolk as well as Cambridgeshire.
Areas in Lincolnshire
There are a few different areas in Lincolnshire that prospective home buyers may be interested in:
Lincoln – a historic city, home to the Lincoln Cathedral and a number of museums, Lincoln is a popular place to live because of its mix of rural and urban areas and its good transport links.
Grantham – a market town with good transport links located in the South of Lincolnshire, Grantham is home to a number of schools that are rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted. Grantham is also home to the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher
Boston – located on the coast, Boston is known for its fishing industry and port. A fast-growing town with an abundance of amenities as well as easy access to The Wash, Boston is popular for commuters.
Louth – situated in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Louth is a picturesque town with plenty of green spaces and a good range of amenities.
Universities in Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire is home to two universities – The University of Lincoln and Bishop Grosseteste University. Both institutions have received high praise from students and staff alike, with the University of Lincoln being named ‘University of the Year’ by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.
The University of Lincoln – housed in a £61 million building, the University of Lincoln is spread over four campuses and offers over 600 courses to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The university has an international reputation for research, with over 60% of its academic staff being recognised as world-leading experts in their field.
The University of Lincoln has been awarded Gold Status by the Government’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) which recognises institutions that deliver outstanding teaching and learning to students, demonstrating clear evidence of excellence within undergraduate education.
Bishop Grosseteste University – Bishop Grosseteste’s main campus is located at Lincoln College, with additional sites housed across several buildings in Lincoln city centre. Degree programmes offered range from teacher training, early years and education studies through to creative arts, business and law.
Top Schools in Lincolnshire
As well as boasting two universities, Lincolnshire also has some excellent schools which rank highly on national league tables, including:
Lincoln Minster School – Lincoln Minster School is a selective school for boys, with around 650 pupils on roll. The school has been awarded an ‘outstanding’ rating by Ofsted and ranks first in the country for A-level results
Lincoln College – Lincoln College is a mixed sixth form college with over 1600 students, and was rated as ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2015. The school offers A-levels and BTECs
Lincoln Christ’s Hospital School – Ranked the best performing comprehensive school nationally for GCSE results (2016) and also among the top 100 independent schools in the country
Grantham College – An outstanding college, with over 2300 students aged 16-18. The school also has a sixth form and a reputation for producing high achieving students
Population of Lincolnshire
The population of Lincolnshire is just over 700,000, making it the ninth-largest county in England.