Caistor Grammar School
School summary
Academic results set the tone at Caistor Grammar School, a mixed state grammar in Market Rasen that consistently delivers attainment well beyond the national norm. With 669 pupils against a capacity of 649, the school is running slightly over its intended size, a sign of sustained demand for places. Ofsted judged every area Good at its most recent inspection, including the sixth form, behaviour and leadership. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 17 sits comfortably for a school of this size.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 96 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Free month · No payment needed
Latest results
Attainment 8
69.8
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
89%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Good
- Last inspected
- 24 May 2022
Teaching & academics
The headline figures are striking: an average Attainment 8 of 69.8 against a national average of 46.9, with 89% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. These results place Caistor firmly among high-performing selective schools and reflect a consistently strong academic culture across the year groups. Ofsted rated quality of education Good, both lower down the school and in the sixth form.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.49%
- EHC plans
- 1.05%
- English as additional language
- 7.6%
- Free school meals
- 6.3%
Schools nearby
King Edward VI Grammar School
Louth, East Midlands
The Queen Elizabeth's High School, Gainsborough
Gainsborough, East Midlands
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
Horncastle, East Midlands
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy
Alford, East Midlands
Carre's Grammar School
Sleaford, East Midlands
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Sleaford, East Midlands
Watch Passmate decide how to teach.
Answer as a child would. Left: what they see. Right: what it learns about them.
A medium-sized grammar producing results that speak for themselves, suited to able children ready to thrive in a demanding academic environment.
That’s where Passmate comes in. Tutoring is the most effective thing in a child’s preparation - a well-tutored child can outperform the vast majority of their peers. Passmate works alongside your tutor, not instead of them: it learns how your child thinks, finds the gaps, and shows the tutor exactly where to spend each session - so the limited time you have lands on what actually decides a place.
Works alongside your child’s tutor - not instead of them.
Free month · No payment needed
Caistor Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.