Caistor Grammar School
Church Street, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Caistor Grammar School is a secondary school in Market Rasen for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 6th of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 May 2022, report published 12 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 May 2022
Pupils are proud to attend Caistor Grammar School. They thoroughly enjoy their lessons and become independent learners. Students in the sixth form speak highly of the bespoke support that they receive. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils. They want everyone to experience academic success. Leaders want pupils to become well-rounded individuals. They prioritise pupils' wider development. One pupil summed this up by saying, 'It's not just about the academic, they look after our emotional health and well-being'. Leaders have established an inclusive ethos. Pupils feel safe and happy. Pupils are kind and respectful to each other. They know what bullying is and that they should report any form of bullying or derogatory language. Pupils have confidence that teachers deal with any incidents fairly and swiftly. Many parents and carers hold the school in high esteem. As one parent put it: 'I couldn't have asked for a better school for my child; so much support from staff both in the classroom and through the wide range of extra-curricular opportunities on offer.'
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not identified precisely what pupils should know and remember. In these subjects, pupils do not always recall the important knowledge that they need. Leaders should clarify the curriculum in these subjects. They should identify the important knowledge that pupils should remember.
- Sometimes, assessment is not closely linked to what pupils have been learning. It does not always identify the gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders should ensure that assessment is used effectively to check what pupils know and remember. They should make sure that gaps in knowledge are consistently addressed.
- Not all teachers have the subject knowledge that they need. Explanations are sometimes not as clear as they could be, and sometimes misconceptions are not addressed. Leaders should ensure that staff have the professional development that they need to increase their confidence and the ability to teach some subjects more effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
94 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
92 students
Average A level grade B, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
690 pupils on roll, with places for 649
Schools near Caistor Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caistor Yarborough Academy | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
| De Aston School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 42.5 |
| Sir John Nelthorpe School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.0 |
| The Vale Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.6 |
| Healing Academy | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CAISTOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Owens
- Phone
- 01472851250
- Address
- Church Street, Caistor, Market Rasen, LN7 6QJ
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- URN
- 136350
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.