De Aston School

About De Aston School

De Aston School’s Progress 8 score of -0.39 places it well below the Lincolnshire local authority average of -0.06, meaning that, on average, pupils here achieve nearly half a grade less per subject than their peers across the county. This positions the school 38th out of 57 similar state secondaries in the area, and in the bottom 50% nationally. The picture is uneven across subjects: English progress is close to the national average at -0.09, but maths progress is significantly weaker at -0.68, and the EBacc subjects as a whole sit at -0.38. Only 30.9% of pupils entered the EBacc suite, and just 9% achieved a strong pass in both English and maths at grade 5 or above. For a school with a Christian character and a large comprehensive intake, these headline metrics suggest that while some pupils do well, the school as a whole is struggling to lift outcomes for its cohort compared with the typical Lincolnshire secondary.

At Key Stage 5, the sixth form tells a slightly more encouraging story. The value added score of -0.17 is within the average banding, meaning A-level students make progress broadly in line with similar pupils nationally. The average points per entry of 26.31 equates to a grade of C-, and the best three A-levels average out at grade C (28.75 points). Only 6.3% of entries achieved AAB or higher, which is modest, but the cohort is small at 46 pupils. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 judged it Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding. The previous graded inspection in 2013 also awarded Good, so the school has held a consistent rating over time. However, the 2022 inspection was ungraded, confirming the school remains Good without a full re-evaluation of all areas.

De Aston is a popular school in West Lindsey, oversubscribed for 2025/26 with 255 applications for 162 places and 136 first-preference offers. Facilities are strong for a state school, including a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre. The school caters for a wide range of special educational needs, with provisions for dyslexia, moderate and severe learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 34.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is significantly above the national average, which may partly explain the lower Progress 8 score. This is a school that suits families who value a broad curriculum, strong SEND support, and a Christian ethos, but who are prepared for academic outcomes that trail the local average.

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