Caistor Grammar School vs Ibstock School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 115 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caistor Grammar School
Market Rasen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
690 students
Ibstock School
Ibstock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
689 students
| Measure | Caistor Grammar School Market Rasen, East Midlands | Ibstock School Ibstock, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 329 | #189 of 329 |
| National rank | #132 of 4,090 | #2355 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 690 | 689 |
| Pupils on roll | 690 | 689 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 24.4% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.8 | 41.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.4% | 38% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.9% | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | 6.88 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | – |
| town | Market Rasen | Ibstock |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.caistorgrammar.com/ | www.ibstockschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caistor Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 41.9).
- •Caistor Grammar School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 689.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Caistor Grammar School better than Ibstock School?
On the Success Index (England), Caistor Grammar School ranks higher (94.3 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Caistor Grammar School and Ibstock School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Market Rasen and Ibstock in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caistor Grammar School: 690. Ibstock School: 689. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caistor Grammar School and Ibstock School rank in East Midlands?
Caistor Grammar School is 4th of 329 and Ibstock School is 189th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).