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Caistor Yarborough Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Mark Midgley (Principal)

corporate_fareCAISTOR YARBOROUGH ACADEMY LIMITED

location_onMarket Rasen, LN7 6QZ

language Visit Website phone 01472851383

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Inspected 2025

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Students

475

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Attainment 8

44.6

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GCSE Rank

#23 in Lincolnshire

#2,122 of 4,024 nationally

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Caistor Yarborough Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Market Rasen, serving ages 11-16. Assessed at Expected standard by Ofsted on its latest Report Card inspection.

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School Summary

Caistor Yarborough Academy is an academy converter in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CAISTOR YARBOROUGH ACADEMY LIMITED. The school has approximately 680 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing the school #23 in Lincolnshire and #2,122 of 4,024 nationally. 46.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Expected standard. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Expected standard, behaviour and attitudes Expected standard, personal development Expected standard, and leadership and management Expected standard.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

44.6

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

63.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.2%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)57.10%

Triple Science Entry26.40%

EBacc Slot Score12.7 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

43.8

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

44.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

65.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.3%

Entering EBacc11.10%

EBacc APS3.69

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

49.50%

Entering EBacc25.80%

EBacc APS4.01

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.67

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.77

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.66

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4%

EBacc APS2.96

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

90.3%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81.7%

Apprenticeships7.5%

Employment1.1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7.5%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	#2,212 / 4,024	#27	#2,122	#1
2025	#2,322 / 3,948	#24	#2,221	#1
2024	#1,111 / 4,450	#18	#1,795	#714
2023	#1,767 / 4,321	#30	#2,044	#1,198
2022	#1,736 / 4,199	#26	#2,523	#1,772
2019	#1,875 / 2,711	#29	#1,955	#1,679
2018	#2,353 / 2,537	#41	#2,355	#2,183

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 December 2025

Inspection Report

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06 July 2021

Inspection Report

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27 January 2021

Inspection Report

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08 October 2020

Inspection Report

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19 November 2019

Inspection Report

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11 July 2017

Inspection Report

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22 April 2015

Inspection Report

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28 January 2015

Inspection Report

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10 May 2013

Inspection Report

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13 February 2013

Inspection Report

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03 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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31 January 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2025-12-02

S5 Inspection REIF Report Card

Report Card

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Why no single overall grade?

From autumn 2024 / 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word headline grades (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate) with individual area judgements on a Report Card.

Curriculum & Teaching

Expected standard

Achievement

Expected standard

Attendance & Behaviour

Expected standard

Personal Development

Expected standard

Inclusion

Expected standard

Leadership & Governance

Expected standard

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2021-07-06

Requires Improvement monitoring Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

verified_user Safeguarding: Met

2019-11-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 3 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2017-07-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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2015-01-28

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 611 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	611	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	613	0	0.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	521	0	0.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	536	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	540	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	479	0	0.0%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	475	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	462	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	418	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	408	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	408	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	396	1	0.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	403	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	398	2	0.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	373	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	373	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	372	1	0.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	359	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	363	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	364	0	0.0%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	338	0	0.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	336	0	0.0%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	333	2	0.6%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	311	5	1.6%	3.0%	2
2016/17 (Spring term)	313	4	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	315	11	3.5%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 36 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 17 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 7 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

77%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

80%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

85%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree29%

agree22%

disagree7%

strongly disagree20%

don't know2%

not applicable75%

Neither agree nor disagree20%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree37%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

Neither agree nor disagree13%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree49%

agree27%

Neither agree nor disagree11%

disagree6%

strongly disagree7%

Don't know1%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree45%

agree32%

Neither agree nor disagree10%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree47%

agree29%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree42%

agree23%

disagree6%

strongly disagree8%

not applicable13%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes38%

no62%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree42%

agree18%

disagree10%

strongly disagree15%

Neither agree nor disagree15%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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The King's School, Grantham

Bourne Grammar School

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Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy

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Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle