Caistor Yarborough Academy, Market Rasen

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Mark Midgley
Pupils:680 / 580 capacity
LA:Lincolnshire
Phone:01472851383
Address:Grimsby Road, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QZ
Trust:CAISTOR YARBOROUGH ACADEMY LIMITED
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 August 2011

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 9 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Inspected 2 December 2025View full report
URN:136958
UKPRN:10034616
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Gainsborough
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Caistor Yarborough Academy excels at supporting all pupils to succeed, particularly those with lower starting points or additional needs - they catch up quickly and achieve above national averages. The school creates a welcoming, inclusive community where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel safe, with staff who genuinely care about their wellbeing and have high expectations for all. A rich curriculum enhanced by trips, clubs, and leadership opportunities prepares pupils well for their futures.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils make progress significantly above the national average, with disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND catching up quickly through well-targeted support
  • Attendance is consistently above the national average, with leaders working effectively with families when barriers exist
  • Strong inclusive practices ensure all pupils feel safe, valued and supported by caring staff with high expectations
  • Broad, ambitious curriculum with trips and enrichment activities (geography field trips, theatre visits, sports clubs, leadership roles) available to all pupils
  • Excellent staff wellbeing and professional development support from leaders

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers should consistently provide helpful feedback to pupils and give them opportunities to correct and improve their work
  • Leaders need sharper focus on monitoring behaviour trends and patterns to identify issues more quickly
  • Greater use of data on pupil participation in enrichment activities to ensure programmes match pupil interests

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively managed, and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Geography field trips, theatre visits (Macbeth), sports clubs, enrichment days (Vikings, forensic science), subject ambassador roles, prefect positions, sports leader roles, university visits

Caistor Yarborough Academy is a growing school that has successfully supported increasing numbers of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs to make strong progress. The school provides a broad, well-sequenced curriculum delivered in a calm, positive environment where pupils are happy, behave well, and achieve at expected standards.

At a Glance

27.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

25.5

Avg class size

24

Total classes

10 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Yarborough Academy (adj)
39m · 1 min walk
South Dale (opp)
309m · 5 min walk
Butter Market (adj)
314m · 5 min walk
Market Place (adj)
344m · 6 min walk
Primary School (adj)
486m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

117%

Over capacity

680 pupils

580 capacity

100 places over capacity

Area Demand Pressure - Market Rasen

Low pressure
New homes approved:763
Projected new pupils:137

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Market Rasen

Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

9,207

Applications

7,938

Got 1st preference

86.0%

Got preferred school

96.2%

Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(13)

2 December 2025Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
6 July 2021
27 January 2021

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SEN Provision

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

6.47003%

Overall absence

19.81132%

Persistent absence

636

Enrolments

Authorised4.91939%
Unauthorised1.55063%
Persistent (10%+)19.81132%
Severe (50%+)0.78616%

Absence trend

4.92581%
18/19
4.10713%
20/21
7.56%
21/22
6.76565%
22/23
7.37538%
23/24
6.47003%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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