Caistor Yarborough Academy
105%
Capacity
611
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Caistor Yarborough Academy
Caistor Yarborough Academy is a mixed secondary school in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. With 611 pupils on roll against a capacity of 580, the school is operating slightly above its intended size, a situation reflected in its admission data. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 255 applications for 162 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.57 applicants per place. Of those, 154 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. The school's intake includes a significant proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 25.7%, which is notably higher than the national average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. This context makes its academic performance particularly noteworthy, as the school is achieving strong outcomes despite a challenging intake profile.
Academically, Caistor Yarborough Academy is performing well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.37 is rated as 'Above average' nationally, placing it 11th out of 57 schools in Lincolnshire and in the top 25% of schools across England. This is a significant achievement when compared with the local authority average Progress 8 score of -0.06. The school's Attainment 8 score of 46 is solid, and 49.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths, with 75.3% achieving a grade 4 or above. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021, the school was rated Good overall, with all key areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership all judged Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when the school was rated Requires Improvement.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, tennis courts, science labs, and art studios, alongside clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, coding, debate, and eco club. Sports on offer include hockey, cricket, and gymnastics. For pupils with additional needs, the school provides support for a wide range of conditions including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. There is no sixth form on site, so pupils will need to plan for post-16 education elsewhere. Given its strong Progress 8 score and oversubscribed status, this school is a popular choice for families in the West Lindsey area, particularly those looking for a non-selective state school that delivers above-average academic progress relative to its intake.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grimsby Road, Market Rasen, West Lindsey, LN7 6QZ |
| Headteacher | Mark Midgley |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 611 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.7% |
| School Capacity | 611 / 580 (105% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Jul 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Sept 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.37)
715th of 3,141
Nationally
52nd of 273
In East Midlands
3rd of 7
In West Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/237%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 69 pupils).
- FE college41%
- Sixth form college32%
- School sixth form (stay)7%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment3%
91% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed162
255
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
154 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: caistoryarboroughacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British94.9%
- White (other)1.8%
- Mixed1.7%
- Asian0.8%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Half of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
3
Total schools
3
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Grimsby Road, Market Rasen
West Lindsey, LN7 6QZ
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