SchoolScoresThe Market Rasen CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Mill Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3BL
01673 842395 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2013.
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 | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 February 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
174 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 5th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 72 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% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 104 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 86% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 50 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 96% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Market Rasen. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 93% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 59%). 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
48 pupils in this year group.
67% — 8 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 | 31 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 35 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 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 5th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.6% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.5% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.3% | 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) 8th lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 29% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.7 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 12 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 10% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.0 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 7 state primary schools in Market Rasen. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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
- The Middle Rasen Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Legsby Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Osgodby Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Market Rasen CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Market Rasen CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Market Rasen CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Market Rasen CofE Primary School?
99% of the 174 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Market Rasen CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Market Rasen CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 31 families put The Market Rasen CofE Primary School as their first choice for 31 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 31 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 120577.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.