Our roundup of the best independent schools, colleges and childcare providers across Lincolnshire<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\ufeffLincoln Minster School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffLincoln Minster School offers an inspirational Sixth Form experience. With a focus on supporting every young person to become future ready, this is a learning environment where every individual is supported and motivated to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The school ensures that each sixth form student reaches their full academic potential through rigorous, high-quality teaching across a broad range of subjects. Academic teams run clubs and enrichment sessions for pupils, as well as extra revision for those who need it. An extensive, specialist-led careers programme is designed to help every pupil identity their strengths and plan for their next steps in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Through the dedicated tutor system, students benefit from one-on-one support to aid their personal, academic, and emotional wellbeing throughout their sixth form journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excellent learning facilities, dedicated Sixth Form spaces for study and socialising, and easy access to the centre of Lincoln combine to create an ideal environment for 16-18 year olds, where they can be happy and achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sixth Form at Lincoln Minster School gives every student the tools and support they need to shape their own future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Visit the school’s website at www.lincolnminsterschool.co.uk, or call 01522 551300.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffHighfields Independent School & Day Nursery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Highfields Independent School & Day Nursery is a thriving and nurturing preparatory school with an aspirational curriculum. The school provides a supportive environment, with well embedded values and traditions, providing pupils with a wealth of learning experiences to enable their potential and discover new talents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Offering an extended day, with wraparound care from 7.30am until 6.00pm, Highfields offers flexibility and peace of mind for working parents who want the finest education and best academic outcomes for their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a gateway to the most prestigious Grammar and Independent Senior Schools, Highfields prepares children for the 11+, Common Entrance Exams and scholarships with an excellent success rate. Personal growth and wellbeing are valued as highly as academic success, with an emphasis on the holistic development of the individual. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Headteacher, Sarah Lyons, says, \u201cWe develop \u2018Highfeldians\u2019 who are prepared for life beyond school. Flexible, independent thinkers and learners with a love of adventure and a strong sense of identity, Highfields pupils are spirited, resourceful and self-motivated with respect for both themselves and others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Highfields latest ISI inspection was a huge success, with the ISI praising their outcomes and culture of mutual respect and kindness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contact Highfields Admissions Manager, Anna Eason on 01636 704103 or email admissions@highfieldsschool.co.uk<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffQueen Ethelburga\u2019s College, Thorpe Underwood<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffQueen Ethelburga\u2019s (QE) welcomes boarding students from Year 3 to Year 13. At the heart of QE boarding there are three central characteristics; opportunity, individuality, and a caring community. Being a QE boarder gives students opportunities beyond the ordinary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether that is in academic studies, in the clubs they choose, in the trips they attend or in the friends that they make, their experiences here will shape their life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We strive to help our students to develop the life skills they need to be the very best that they can be and to prepare them for their undoubtedly successful futures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Children are cared for by a team of supportive staff who are skilled at helping to make boarding feel like home and who are separate to the academic staff. QE has won or been awarded finalist in a range of prestigious boarding awards including BSA Innovation in Boarding (won, 2022), TES Boarding School of the Year (finalist, 2022), Muddy Stilettos Outstanding Pastoral Care (finalist, 2022) and BSA Best Renovation or Refurbishment (winner, 2024). <\/p>\n\n\n\n All boarding students can take advantage of specialist academic support during \u2018Power Hour\u2019 and \u2018Homework Prep\u2019 sessions to boost their understanding and knowledge of various topics. There is also a huge selection of extra-curricular activities after school which support their learning in academic areas as well as in sports, arts and community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n By far the best benefit of boarding is having access to all the amazing school facilities outside of the normal school day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n These include the pool, gym and leisure facilities, outdoor pitches, and QE\u2019s activity centre, Muggles, which is home to a cinema, climbing wall, board games, game consoles and a fast-food caf\u00e9. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about boarding at Queen Ethelburga\u2019s college, visit www.qe.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffNew Youth Theatre, Lincoln &<\/strong>\u2008Grantham<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \ufeffNew Youth Theatre offers a great theatre experience for all kinds of children and young people. Performing arts classes are divided to accommodate different overlapping age ranges; Tiny Tots (3-5yrs), Juniors (6-12 yrs), and Seniors (12-18 yrs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here your child will do much more than learn lines, dance steps and song lyrics; they\u2019ll learn about teamwork and confidence building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019ll discover that side of themselves which encourages others as they progress through the New Youth Theatre experience. NYT provide 3 shows a year for the children to be a part of a classic production specially written and scored for children such as The Wizard of Oz, Annie, Footloose, Fame or Peter Pan to name just a few. NYT provides a wonderful outlet for emerging talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a theatre group, New Youth Theatre is always looking for its next star. Maybe you\u2019ve held a secret wish to perform on stage. Perhaps you\u2019ve told yourself that this sort of thing is not within your abilities. Well, you needn\u2019t worry. New Youth Theatre is famous for its friendly welcome. And you never know where you might go from here. Most West End stars began in such groups; after all, we all have to start somewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The main thing is to get involved and to enjoy every moment as you tread the boards; who knows where it may lead in the future! <\/p>\n\n\n\n