The Middle Rasen Primary School
Market Rasen, LN8 3TS · Lincolnshire · primary school
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77th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 4.8/10 against 4,166 of them, against 5.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Middle Rasen Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 10.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 124 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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
With results slightly below the national median for the expected standard, what specific strategies are in place to support pupils in reaching higher benchmarks? How does the school manage class sizes when operating above its designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about The Middle Rasen Primary School
Overview
The Middle Rasen Primary School continues to be a good school, described as having a "big heart" where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders provide strong, ambitious direction, and the curriculum is mostly well-sequenced, with particular success in reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils are "doing particularly well in their reading," supported by a strong phonics programme that works effectively for all, including those with special educational needs.
- The school promotes high expectations for behaviour and kindness, with pupils being "knowledgeable about different faiths, backgrounds and ways of life."
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "thriving in this mainstream setting," welcomed into classrooms and supported to learn alongside peers.
- Attendance has been improving, with the school working closely with parents to ensure pupils attend well.
- Governors provide "strong and ambitious leadership," holding leaders to account and considering staff workload and parent views.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculums do not include all necessary academic knowledge, prioritising facts over underlying concepts and disciplinary skills.
- Strategies for applying mathematical knowledge are still in early stages and not yet widely implemented across all year groups, limiting overall achievement in mathematics.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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