While the school is now open to pupils from the community it continues to educate a small number of the choristers of Lincoln Cathedral, though the formal association with the cathedral was ended by Lincoln Minster School in 2016 and most choristers are now drawn from other local schools.

In 1265 Richard of Gravesend, Bishop of Lincoln, decreed that there should be twelve boys, two of whom were to be incense bearers, living in one house under a master who appropriated certain revenues for their support.

They were to be taught lessons in their house in addition to their choral duties.

Even before the Bishop's ordinance, boys were known to have been taught music in the Cathedral Close.

There are opportunities to perform in school concerts or lead worship services.