The New Leake Primary School
Boston, PE22 8JB · Lincolnshire · primary school
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223rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 1,144 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 14.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| 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.
The New Leake Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 14.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
With 14.0% meeting expected standards, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind? How does the school track progress between the 2025 inspection and now? What does a typical day look like for a child joining mid-year?
What Ofsted said about The New Leake Primary School
Overview
The New Leake Primary School is described as a ‘safe, happy and cohesive school’ with a ‘big family feel’ where pupils are ‘known, heard and understood’. Inspectors confirmed that the school has ‘taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection’, noting strong leadership and a ‘united ambition to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain’.
Strengths
- Pupils behave positively, adhering to simple rules of ‘be kind, be respectful and be safe’, with effective support for those struggling.
- The curriculum is ‘well designed’, building cumulatively on prior learning, with reading prioritised and taught well through a meticulous phonics programme.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is strong, with ‘precise’ targets and a ‘good balance of challenge and support’.
- Personal development is a strength, underpinned by a well-designed programme that ensures pupils are ‘well prepared for life in modern Britain’.
- Staff are ‘unanimously proud to work at the school’, supported by a cohesive team and effective governance.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure ‘high-enough expectations’ for written work to address inconsistencies in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and handwriting.
- Staff should focus more closely on curriculum intent rather than covering ‘too much subject matter in a short amount of time’.
- The school needs consistent assessment procedures across all subjects to check how successfully pupils acquire knowledge.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 0% |
| 2024/25 | 14% |
| 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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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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