SchoolScoresCaistor CofE and Methodist Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England/Methodist · Nursery class
Southdale, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6LY
01472 851396 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 March 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
49 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Market Rasen comparisons use the 10 of its 12 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Market Rasen | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 49% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 86% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Market Rasen figures pool parents at the Market Rasen schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
44 pupils in this year group.
57% — 2 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 23 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England/Methodist school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 11th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.7% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 4th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.7% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 11% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.1 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Nettleton Community Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2022 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 March 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School?
86% of the 49 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120590.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.