Swallow Grange, Market Rasen
Swallow Grange is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Market Rasen.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Swallow Grange in detail
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swallow Grange.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's July 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Swallow Grange is designed specifically for pupils with SEND and has thoughtfully planned every aspect of school life around their needs. The school prioritises building positive relationships based on kindness and respect, with small group teaching and access to additional support like speech and language therapy. Leaders are ambitious for pupils to experience success and be well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Experienced leadership team with deep understanding of SEND needs and clear vision for pupil success and safety
- Well-designed, carefully sequenced curriculum tailored to pupils' ages, abilities and additional needs with strong focus on literacy and numeracy
- Robust safeguarding systems with knowledgeable leaders, comprehensive policies and staff training aligned to statutory requirements
- Personalised teaching approach using small groups with experienced SEND staff who prioritise positive relationships
- Comprehensive personal development programme including life skills, outdoor learning and celebration of achievements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - safeguarding leaders are knowledgeable with robust systems in place, including comprehensive policies, staff training, individual safety plans for pupils, and visual communication resources tailored to pupils' needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Forest school, gardening, cooking and nutrition, outdoor learning
Swallow Grange is a proposed independent school specialising in education for pupils with SEND, including autism and emotional wellbeing needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Swallow Grange
Getting There
Bus Stops
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
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Market Rasen
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Market Rasen
Across Lincolnshire council
Places available
9,247
Applications
7,828
Got 1st preference
84.7%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
Swallow Grange is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about Swallow Grange
Does Swallow Grange have specialist SEN provision?
Swallow Grange is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Swallow Grange?
Swallow Grange is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Swallow Grange?
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 Swallow Grange?
Swallow Grange is at The Grange, Caistor Road, Swallow, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)