Swallow Grange, Market Rasen

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Aimee Steedman
LA:Lincolnshire
Phone:07763713134
Address:The Grange, Caistor Road, Swallow, Market Rasen, LN7 6DL
Status:open
Opened:19 August 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 2 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 22 July 2026View full report
URN:152461
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Gainsborough
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Layby (SW-bound)
880m · 14 min walk
Caistor Road (NW-bound)
993m · 16 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

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

22 July 2026

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