Caistor Yarborough Academy vs Kelsey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caistor Yarborough Academy
Market Rasen · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
680 students
Kelsey Primary School
Market Rasen · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
100 students
| Measure | Caistor Yarborough Academy Market Rasen, East Midlands | Kelsey Primary School Market Rasen, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 329 | #684 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2069 of 4,090 | #8492 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 680 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 680 | 100 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 117.2% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Market Rasen | Market Rasen |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | caistoryarboroughacademy.co.uk/ | www.kelseyprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (47.9 vs 47.7).
- •Caistor Yarborough Academy is the larger school with 680 students compared with 100.
- •Caistor Yarborough Academy 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 Yarborough Academy better than Kelsey Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caistor Yarborough Academy and Kelsey Primary School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Market Rasen and Market Rasen in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caistor Yarborough Academy: 680. Kelsey Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caistor Yarborough Academy and Kelsey Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Caistor Yarborough Academy is 165th of 329 and Kelsey Primary School is 684th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).