Osgodby Primary School, Market Rasen
Osgodby Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Market Rasen. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 10 schools in Market Rasen with published results, and 749th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lincolnshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Osgodby Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Osgodby Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 69% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Osgodby Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Osgodby Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Osgodby Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Osgodby Primary School are The Middle Rasen Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths); The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); Nettleton Community Primary School (5.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); and Legsby Primary School (5.8 miles, Good, 50% reading, 40% maths).
Osgodby Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.
The Middle Rasen Primary SchoolThe Market Rasen Church of England Primary SchoolNettleton Community Primary SchoolLegsby Primary School
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Osgodby Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (81%).
Who goes there
2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (6.6%) received SEN support and 5 (5.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Osgodby Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Market Rasen Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Crown Inn (adjacent), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Osgodby Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Osgodby Primary School creates a supportive, inclusive environment where children thrive academically and personally. The school places a strong emphasis on reading from the very beginning and provides excellent support for pupils who need extra help, including those with additional needs. Your child will benefit from ambitious teaching, plenty of opportunities to build confidence and leadership skills, and access to a wide range of activities that develop their talents and interests.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with a well-sequenced phonics programme from Reception and support for pupils who fall behind
- Ambitious curriculum approach connecting learning across subjects with clear key concepts like communication, collaboration and compassion
- Effective identification and personalised support for pupils with SEND who learn alongside their peers
- Calm and orderly behaviour with high standards set by both staff and pupils
- Rich personal development opportunities including clubs, visits and residential trips
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, the precise knowledge pupils should learn has not been clearly identified, so learning doesn't build cumulatively as well as it could
- Assessment systems in some subjects are still in early stages, meaning teachers don't have clear information about gaps in pupils' knowledge
- Limited oversight of how the curriculum is being taught in some subjects, so areas for improvement aren't consistently identified and addressed
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures in place and pupils knowing they can speak to trusted adults about worries or concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, creativity clubs, archaeological digs, celebration assemblies, harvest festivals, sporting competitions against other schools, visits to places of worship, residential trips to the coast
Osgodby Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils embrace being part of the community and show courtesy and respect to others. The school has maintained the standards identified at its previous inspection and continues to prioritise high expectations for all pupils.
At a Glance
23.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 87% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 92% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 69% to 87% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.8
Avg class size
18.5
Infant (KS1)
27.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Osgodby Primary School
Term dates
Osgodby Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lincolnshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Wednesday 14 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Wednesday 19 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Osgodby Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Osgodby Primary School is in Lincolnshire; for families living there:
Apply to Lincolnshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Osgodby Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
95 pupils
105 places
10 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Market Rasen
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Market Rasen
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
8,940
Applications
6,453
Got 1st preference
96.3%
Got preferred school
99.7%
All primary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
91
Total Pupils
43
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,428
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,551
Per pupil
£689k
Total funding
£24k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.7%
Overall absence
8.4%
Persistent absence
83
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Osgodby Primary School
What are SATs results like at Osgodby Primary School?
Of the pupils at Osgodby Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 87% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Osgodby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Osgodby Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Osgodby Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Osgodby Primary School is oversubscribed, Lincolnshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Osgodby Primary School?
Osgodby Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Osgodby Primary School?
Classes at Osgodby Primary School average 22.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Osgodby Primary School?
Osgodby Primary School has around 91 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Osgodby Primary School?
4.7% of sessions were missed at Osgodby Primary School in 2024/25. 8.4% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Osgodby Primary School?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Osgodby Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Osgodby Primary School's term dates?
Osgodby Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Lincolnshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Thursday 3 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Wednesday 14 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Monday 6 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Wednesday 5 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Wednesday 19 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Osgodby Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Lincolnshire is 6 (the median across 401 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Osgodby Primary School?
Osgodby Primary School is at Main Street, Osgodby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3TA.
Sources: Lincolnshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)