The Priory Lincoln Academy will admit up to 15 students in Year 7 on the basis of their aptitude for Sport. Parents who wish to seek a place at the Academy for their child based on aptitude for Sport should present their child for assessment.  

The aptitude assessments for current Year 6 students (looking to join the Academy in September 2027) will take place as follows:  

Assessment Dates for Sport:

         1^st Assessment                  THURSDAY 1st OCTOBER 2026                    3.30pm – 4.15pm

          2^nd Assessment                THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2026                   3.30pm – 4.15pm

(NB: You only need to attend one of these dates).

Arrangements for the Aptitude assessment

If you intend for your child to take the assessment, please complete Microsoft form link below by Friday 25th September 2026.   

The Priory Lincoln Academy Sport Aptitude October 2026 – Fill out form

Taking the assessment is not an application in itself; assessments will only be considered when the Local Authority's Common Application Form has been received by the LA and the Academy has been notified, confirming that an application has been made.