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De Aston School
Willingham Road, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RF, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.6 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 76% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
998
Capacity
1,282
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 42.5, placing it in the top 68% nationally. While 60% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage progressing to university is moderately low at 46%, with only 8% attending top-third universities. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a strong community reputation in Lincolnshire.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.5 | Bottom 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 35% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 46% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black African1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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53.38346, -0.32555 · LN8 3RF
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136491
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.de-aston.lincs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is De Aston School rated by Ofsted?
De Aston School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2013.
Is De Aston School a good school?
De Aston School scores 75.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at De Aston School in GCSEs?
De Aston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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