Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
About Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School sits within the Lincolnshire local authority, a large county with 280 primary schools. In the West Lindsey district, the school ranks 30th out of 41 primaries, placing it in the bottom half of its immediate area. For context, the top-performing local peers include Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School. Nationally, Caistor ranks 11,836th out of 13,686 primaries, which puts it in the bottom 50% of schools across England. The school is a Church of England/Methodist voluntary controlled primary for mixed pupils aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. It is led by headteacher Zoe Hyams and has a current roll of 209 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23.9%, slightly above the national average for primary schools.
Key Details
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Mar 2024Latest monitoring visit (27 Mar 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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