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William Farr school in Welton has been recognised as one of the best performing in the UK.

It won two important accolades for coming in the top 10% of non-selective schools nationally for results, and top 20% for progress of pupils.

This awards come from the Schools, Students and Teachers Network (SSAT) after an in-depth analysis of Department of Education data.

Andy Stones, headteacher at William Farr, said: “We are delighted and proud that our work has been recognised as among the best in the UK.

“Of course strong exam results are important for the school but helping each student maximise their own potential, whatever that might be, is at the heart of what we do so to be recognized for both is fantastic.”

William Farr headteacher Andy Stones.

Sue Williamson, Chief Executive of SSAT, said: “I am delighted that William Farr has won two Educational Outcomes Awards.

“This recognises an important aspect of the schools’ work, but, as we know, there is much more to recognise in a good school like William Farr.

“SSAT is pleased to recognise the quality of leadership and the hard work of all staff to ensure the success of every child. A big thank you and well done to pupils, parents, staff and governors.”

The Dambusters Inn in Scampton has been named Lincoln pub of the year for the third time in a row by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

It’s the only pub in the city to score the accolade for three consecutive years, based on the quality of beer, atmosphere, service and community focus.

The building housing Dambusters Inn is over 200 years old, but the pub was started only in 1999.

The most striking feature of the pub is the unique collection of memorabilia and information about 617 Squadron and the famous bombing raid.

Landlord Greg Algar has been in charge of the Dambusters Inn since 2009.

He installed a microbrewery behind the pub to produce house beers and increased the number of handpumps from two to seven.

Greg said: “Two of the greatest bastions of our country are pubs and the beer they sell. We are humbled and honoured to be recognised in this way”

Dambusters’ Greg Algar and Steve Plews with the last surviving Dambuster George ‘Johnny’ Johnson.

The runner-up and Lincoln CAMRA City Pub of the Year is the Strugglers Inn on Westgate.

The other city pubs in the final were the Cardinal’s Hat and the Hop and Barley. The Butcher and Beast in Heighington and the Three Horseshoes in Waddington were the other county finalists.

The Dambusters now goes forward to the Lincolnshire round of the competition, where it will be up against the winners from the Gainsborough, Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Louth, Grantham and Fenland CAMRA Branches.