Caistor Yarborough Academy vs Magnus Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 58 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
Magnus Church of England Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
678 students
| Measure | Caistor Yarborough Academy Market Rasen, East Midlands | Magnus Church of England Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 329 | #307 of 329 |
| National rank | #2069 of 4,090 | #3831 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 680 | 678 |
| Pupils on roll | 680 | 678 |
| Free school meals | 27.7% | 45.9% |
| Capacity filled | 117.2% | 64.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | 35.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.4% | 20.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.6% | 48.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.1 |
| town | Market Rasen | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | caistoryarboroughacademy.co.uk/ | www.magnusacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Caistor Yarborough Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 14.2).
- •Caistor Yarborough Academy is the larger school with 680 students compared with 678.
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 Magnus Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Caistor Yarborough Academy ranks higher (47.9 vs 14.2 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 Yarborough Academy and Magnus Church of England Academy?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Market Rasen and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caistor Yarborough Academy: 680. Magnus Church of England Academy: 678. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caistor Yarborough Academy and Magnus Church of England Academy rank in East Midlands?
Caistor Yarborough Academy is 165th of 329 and Magnus Church of England Academy is 307th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).