The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School
About The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School
The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement grade, and its leadership and management are now rated Outstanding. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is above the Lincolnshire local authority average of 57%. This places the school 15th out of 41 primary schools in West Lindsey, and in the top half nationally. While the proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 4%, individual subject results were stronger: 79% reached the expected level in reading, 73% in writing and 69% in maths. Average scores of 106 in reading and 103 in maths further support the picture of solid, above-average attainment for a school where 30.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 174 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 Feb 2024Latest monitoring visit (21 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities 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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