The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 23.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Hyams (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Southdale, Caistor, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6LY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School a selective school?
No. Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School?
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School take?
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School?
Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School is in Market Rasen, LN7 6LY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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