The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
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 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 99
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 21.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Katie Grantham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Street, North Kelsey, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN7 6EJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kelsey Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kelsey Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kelsey Primary School?
Kelsey Primary School currently has 99 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kelsey Primary School take?
Kelsey Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kelsey Primary School?
Kelsey Primary School is in Market Rasen, LN7 6EJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kelsey Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kelsey Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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