De Aston School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Willingham Road Market Rasen Lincolnshire LN8 3RF |
| Phone | 01673843415 |
| Reference Number | 136491 |
De Aston School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. Pupils enjoy a calm and supportive environment where they are encouraged to excel academically and personally. The leadership team has high expectations for all students and has successfully developed a broad curriculum that is improving in various subjects. However, there are some inconsistencies in how well the curriculum is delivered, particularly concerning support for pupils with SEND. Leaders are aware of these issues and are working towards enhancements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 998 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.09%
Girls: 52.91% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 104 | 192 |
| 8 | 75 | 106 | 181 |
| 9 | 87 | 85 | 172 |
| 10 | 88 | 90 | 178 |
| 11 | 87 | 77 | 164 |
| 12 | 26 | 37 | 63 |
| 13 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.8% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Short inspection |
| 06 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Market Rasen De Aston School | |
| 02 Nov 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 11 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at school.
- The curriculum offers a broad range of subjects and is improving overall.
- Leaders have high expectations and ambition for all pupils.
- Behaviour management strategies are largely effective.
- There is strong support for sixth form students to achieve their potential.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent support for pupils with SEND.
- Some subjects lack fully effective curriculum implementation.
- Low-level disruptions occur in certain year groups, particularly in key stage 3.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.37 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Name | Distance |
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The Market Rasen Church of England Primary School
Mill Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3BL |
0.61 miles |
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The Middle Rasen Primary School
North Street, Middle Rasen, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3TS |
1.73 miles |
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Legsby Primary School
Legsby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3QW |
2.38 miles |
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Tealby School
Front Street, Tealby, Lincs, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3XU |
2.92 miles |
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Osgodby Primary School
Main Street, Osgodby, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3TA |
3.45 miles |
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Faldingworth Community Primary School
High Street, Faldingworth, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3SF |
3.88 miles |
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Acacia School
Acacia Hall, Shortwood Lane, Friesthorpe, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 5AL |
4.19 miles |