Caistor Grammar School vs Kelsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.3 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
Kelsey Primary School
Market Rasen · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Caistor Grammar School Market Rasen, East Midlands | Kelsey Primary School Market Rasen, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #4 of 329 | #684 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #132 of 4,090 | #8492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 690 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 690 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 106.3% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 69.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 89.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 97.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.88 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.3 | – |
| town | Market Rasen | Market Rasen |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.caistorgrammar.com/ | www.kelseyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Caistor Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 47.7).
- •Caistor Grammar School is the larger school with 690 students compared with 100.
- •Caistor Grammar School is a academy school while Kelsey Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kelsey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Caistor Grammar School ranks higher (94.3 vs 47.7 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 Kelsey Primary School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Market Rasen and Market Rasen in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caistor Grammar School: 690. Kelsey Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caistor Grammar School and Kelsey Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Caistor Grammar School is 4th of 329 and Kelsey Primary School is 684th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).