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De Aston School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

De Aston School is an academy converter secondary school in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 998 pupils, and a capacity of 1282 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

998

Pupils

1,282

Capacity

78%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

De Aston School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for De Aston School?

The catchment area for De Aston School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to De Aston School is managed by Lincolnshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

De Aston School: 1282 places, 78% filled: places available

De Aston School has a published admission number of 1282 places. 998 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 78%. At 78% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1282 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 34.8% of pupils at De Aston School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →

De Aston School: School Information

Full address
Willingham Road, Market Rasen, LN8 3RF
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Religious character
Christian
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136491

Other Secondary Schools in Market Rasen

If De Aston School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Market Rasen are the next closest alternatives.

Other Christian Schools in Lincolnshire

De Aston School shares its religious character with these Christian schools across Lincolnshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to De Aston School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: De Aston School

What is the catchment area for De Aston School?

The catchment area for De Aston School is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is De Aston School oversubscribed?

De Aston School has a capacity of 1282 places and currently has 998 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for De Aston School?

De Aston School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does De Aston School cover?

De Aston School is a secondary school in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for De Aston School?

De Aston School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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