The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary controlled school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Mill Road
Market Rasen
Lincolnshire
LN8 3BL
Phone 01673842395
Reference Number 120577

The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School continues to maintain its status as a good school. The learning environment is inclusive and harmonious, with pupils demonstrating a strong sense of safety and enjoyment in their educational experience. The school fosters positive relationships with families and the community, and its values encourage pupils to develop into responsible individuals. The curriculum is ambitious, designed for progressive knowledge acquisition, and is implemented effectively in most subjects, though a small number of subjects require further development to meet high expectations consistently. While overall performance is commendable, the school must focus on better identifying key knowledge in a few areas where pupils are not achieving at the same level as others. The emphasis on reading is strong, with early interventions and support ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can access the full curriculum and enjoy learning alongside their friends. The school has effective governance that actively monitors educational quality and staff well-being, contributing to a supportive learning environment for both pupils and educators.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 297
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 52.19%
Girls: 47.81%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 30.6%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 1.3%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 27.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 23.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30.2

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 18 16 34
2 23 18 41
3 17 24 41
4 24 23 47
5 22 22 44
6 26 22 48

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 91.2%
Mixed, Other 2.4%
White & Asian 2%
African 2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 1%
White, Other 0.3%
Chinese 0.3%
White & Black (African) 0.3%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 20 Feb 2024
Date Report
20 Feb 2024 School inspection
28 Jun 2018 Short inspection
13 Nov 2013 Full inspection:
08 Feb 2012 Full inspection:
09 Jun 2009 Full inspection:
23 May 2006 Full inspection:
29 Nov 1999 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils feel safe and enjoy learning in a harmonious environment.
  • The curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced across most subjects.
  • Strong focus on reading from an early age, with effective support for all pupils.
  • Pupils with SEND learn alongside their peers and receive adequate support.
  • Positive relationships between the school and families enhance community ties.
  • Good behaviour and high motivation among pupils are celebrated through various awards.

Areas for Improvement

  • A very small number of subjects lack clearly identified key knowledge for pupils.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 67%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 13%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 106
Maths 105

Progress Scores

A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading -1.2
Writing 0.4
Maths -0.5

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 10 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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Name Distance
The Middle Rasen Primary School
North Street, Middle Rasen, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3TS
1.13 miles
Legsby Primary School
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