St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Boston, PE21 7RZ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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93rd 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 — 6.0/10 against 2,502 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 62% | 2.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 38% | 2.19 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Thomas CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in hockey, football, cross country, and athletics, with an after-school club and a Girl's Football afterschool club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who are close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the general after-school club? How does the curriculum balance competitive sports like hockey with broader physical education?
What Ofsted said about St Thomas CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this exceptional school,” where experiences are rooted in well-embedded values such as “compassion, trust, resilience, fellowship and respect.” The report describes a setting where pupils are “very happy and safe” with a “strong sense of belonging,” supported by “consistently high expectations” for learning. Leaders demonstrate a “strong moral purpose” that places pupils at the heart of all activities, resulting in an “exceptional” quality of education across the curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “suitably ambitious” and “well-sequenced,” ensuring pupils build knowledge from Reception to Year 6, including sophisticated scientific understanding.
- Staff deliver phonics effectively, enabling pupils to read “fluently, confidently and with understanding,” with quick interventions for those needing support.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is of “exceptional quality,” allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision offers a “tremendous start,” with highly ambitious literacy and numeracy curriculums and “meaningful and engaging” adult interactions.
- Personal development is “outstanding,” with pupils developing a “deep sense of respect, equality and justice” and understanding of healthy lifestyles.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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