The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.5
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 162 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 998
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DE ASTON SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Porter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is De Aston School a selective school?
No. De Aston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is De Aston School's Ofsted rating?
De Aston School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend De Aston School?
De Aston School currently has 998 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does De Aston School take?
De Aston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is De Aston School?
De Aston School is in Market Rasen, LN8 3RF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does De Aston School have a sixth form?
Yes, De Aston School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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