Caistor Grammar School
Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ · Lincolnshire · Grammar school
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5th 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 the 297 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.9/10 among them, against 9.4/10 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 | 52 | 34% | 1.80 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 90.2 · 96 | 30% | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.68 · 90 | 25% | 2.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 68.9 · 97 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Caistor Grammar School overview
How it's doing
Caistor Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2022. In 2024/25, 89.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 69.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.68 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Whole School Choir, Lower school Choir, CGS Orchestra, Chamber Choir, Intermediate Strings, and Senior Strings.
Getting in
The published school roll is 690 pupils against a stated capacity of 649. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various string ensembles structured for different skill levels?
What Ofsted said about Caistor Grammar School
Overview
Caistor Grammar School is described as a place where pupils are "proud to attend" and "thoroughly enjoy their lessons." Leaders foster an "inclusive ethos" where students feel "safe and happy," supported by high expectations and a focus on both academic success and emotional well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with a strong focus on academic subjects and well-sequenced learning in areas like religious education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) feel "well supported" through the use of individual 'pupil passports'.
- Behaviour management is "consistent and well-understood," creating a "calm and well ordered" environment conducive to learning.
- Sixth-form students receive "bespoke support," develop "detailed knowledge," and engage in mentoring and volunteering opportunities.
- Staff are "overwhelmingly proud and motivated," with leaders considering workload when implementing policies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should clarify the curriculum in a few subjects where important knowledge has not been precisely identified, ensuring pupils recall key concepts.
- Assessment must be more closely linked to learning to effectively identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Leaders should provide professional development to ensure all teachers have the necessary subject knowledge to explain concepts clearly and address misconceptions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with well-trained leaders taking "effective and quick action" and building strong partnerships with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 71.1 |
| 2024/25 | 69.8 |
| 2025/26 | 68.9 |
| 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
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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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