De Aston School
Market Rasen, LN8 3RF · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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41st of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 624 of them, against 1.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 21.9 · 5 | 31% | 0.16 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.39 · 21 | 26% | 0.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 35.7 · 6 | 10% | 0.07 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
De Aston School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 39.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.39 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 939 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,282. 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
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific measures are in place to improve progress scores for students starting from similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about De Aston School
Overview
De Aston School continues to be a good school, providing a "calm, safe and supportive environment" where pupils are proud to attend. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring a broad curriculum that encourages pupils to "believe, strive and achieve," fostering resilience and confidence. While most pupils enjoy their lessons and make good progress, the report highlights inconsistencies in curriculum planning and support for specific pupil groups that require attention.
Strengths
- Pupils are "friendly and polite," and bullying is rarely tolerated, with the ‘Call it out’ programme helping ensure all feel safe.
- The curriculum offers a "broad range of subjects," with English Baccalaureate subjects at its heart and rising uptake in modern foreign languages.
- Sixth form students receive "extra and effective help and support," feeling confident about their next steps in education or employment.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being "considerate and supportive of the workload and well-being of staff."
- Subject leaders in English, history, and art have created well-planned learning journeys that build knowledge effectively over time.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum intent and implementation are not fully effective in a small number of subjects, meaning some pupils are not set work demanding enough to achieve their potential.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is inconsistent, with some staff failing to adapt the curriculum sufficiently, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- There are small pockets of low-level disruption and antisocial behaviour, particularly in key stage 3, requiring more consistent application of the behaviour management policy.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, characterised by a "strong culture of vigilance" where staff take responsibilities seriously and leaders are diligent in working with external agencies.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.1 |
| 2024/25 | 42.5 |
| 2025/26 | 35.7 |
| 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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