Caistor Yarborough Academy
Market Rasen, LN7 6QZ · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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23rd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 857 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.2 · 53 | 30% | 1.60 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.37 · 77 | 25% | 1.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caistor Yarborough Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.37 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in December 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 680 pupils against a stated capacity of 580. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support structures are in place for pupils who are not meeting the national median in Attainment 8? How does the new Ofsted report-card framework influence current teaching priorities in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Caistor Yarborough Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe within a community underpinned by "tolerance and mutual respect." Leaders have successfully supported disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs to catch up quickly, resulting in progress that is "significantly above the national average." The curriculum is broad and ambitious, preparing pupils well for their next steps in education or employment.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," with leaders working thoughtfully to remove barriers.
- Staff use "secure subject knowledge to present new concepts clearly" and address misconceptions quickly.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities "quickly and accurately."
- Pupil premium funding is used effectively to help disadvantaged pupils engage fully with the curriculum.
- Trustees and leaders are united in prioritising the best interests of all pupils, particularly the most vulnerable.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently provide "useful feedback" and give pupils opportunities to correct and improve their work.
- Leaders should develop a sharper strategic overview of behaviour trends to identify issues more quickly.
- Data on participation in extracurricular activities should be used to "purposefully tailor the programme to match pupils' interests."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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