Fishtoft Academy
Boston, PE21 0SF · Lincolnshire · primary school
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139th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 1,558 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fishtoft Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, colouring, crafts, and board games clubs, participate in sporting activities, and access both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 60 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific sporting activities are available for different age groups? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Fishtoft Academy
Overview
Fishtoft Academy is confirmed as a good school, described as a "happy and harmonious environment" where pupils enjoy "positive, nurturing relationships with staff." The report highlights a "calm and purposeful atmosphere" driven by consistent behaviour policies and a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious and well ordered" curriculum, with particular success in mathematics and early reading.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and "teach phonics well," ensuring children who fall behind receive support to "catch up and keep up."
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils learning to stay safe online and in the community, alongside high-profile sports opportunities.
- The school fosters a "widespread love of reading" through carefully chosen texts and staff modelling.
- New leadership has brought a "renewed sense of purpose," with staff appreciating the school’s consideration for their well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must evaluate the implementation and impact of some subjects more closely, as it "does not fully understand how well pupils learn the intended curriculum in all subjects."
- Subject leaders need to accurately gauge pupil knowledge to ensure "any gaps in pupils’ learning are identified and addressed swiftly."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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