Tealby School, Market Rasen
Tealby 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 March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 10 schools in Market Rasen with published results, and 7,071st of 14,452 across England. It was 69% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- 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
Tealby School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Tealby School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 63% in reading and 63% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Tealby School
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Tealby School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Tealby School are The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School (3.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); Legsby Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 50% reading, 40% maths); Binbrook CofE Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 79% reading, 71% maths); and The Middle Rasen Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 81% reading, 81% maths).
Tealby School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
The Market Rasen Church of England Primary SchoolLegsby Primary SchoolBinbrook CofE Primary SchoolThe Middle Rasen Primary School
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Tealby School (as of September 2025): 80% would recommend the school, 83% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (88%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).
Who goes there
14.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (15.7%) received SEN support and 6 (7.2%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Tealby School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Tealby School.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is All Saints Church (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).
Suspensions and exclusions
Tealby School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Tealby School excels at teaching children to read through expert phonics instruction from day one. The school prioritizes inclusion, ensuring all children - including those with special needs - participate fully in every aspect of school life. Parents consistently praise the warm, family-like atmosphere and the wide range of enrichment activities that help children develop into confident, kind and respectful individuals.
Key Strengths
- Strong phonics teaching - children learn to read with confidence through daily, skilled instruction
- Well-planned, ambitious curriculum that builds pupil knowledge over time
- Excellent inclusion - pupils with SEND fully participate in all school activities and trips
- Positive school culture where pupils feel safe, valued and know staff will help them
- Good attendance rates with effective support from families to reduce persistent absence
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff consistently respond to low-level disruption, sometimes interrupting other pupils' learning
- Staff lack consistent knowledge and expertise to support pupils with SEND in overcoming their individual barriers
- Curriculum adaptation for SEND pupils needs improvement to ensure they access learning as effectively as peers
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture around safety and pupils knowing who to turn to if worried.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, gardening club, creative clubs, school trips, school ambassador roles, head boy and head girl positions
Tealby School has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in 2020. Pupils enjoy attending the school, feel safe, and benefit from a broad curriculum with strong phonics teaching and inclusive practices.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
40 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 63% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 63% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 64% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
20.8
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
23.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Tealby School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Tealby School.
- Tealby School @ JB's Sports Coaching LtdAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Tealby 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 Tealby School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Tealby 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 Tealby School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
69%
Available places
72 pupils
105 places
33 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(6)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
22.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
83
Total Pupils
35
Boys
48
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
11.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,790
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,068
Per pupil
£596k
Total funding
£20k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.1%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
66
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Tealby School
What are SATs results like at Tealby School?
Of the pupils at Tealby School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Tealby School's Ofsted rating?
Tealby School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Tealby School?
No fixed boundary. When Tealby 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 Tealby School?
Tealby School was not full in 2025: it ran at 69% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at Tealby School?
Classes at Tealby School average 20.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Tealby School?
Tealby School has around 83 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Tealby School?
6.1% of sessions were missed at Tealby School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Tealby School?
Apply through Lincolnshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Tealby 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.
Does Tealby School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Tealby School @ JB's Sports Coaching Ltd (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Tealby School's term dates?
Tealby 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 Tealby 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 Tealby School?
Tealby School is at Front Street, Tealby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3XU.
Sources: Lincolnshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)