The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Miss Jo Bland (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fydell Crescent, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Boston Grammar School
Secondary · 348m away
Carlton Road Academy
Primary · 690m away
Staniland Academy
Primary · 738m away
Boston Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Park Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
The John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Boston Pioneers Free School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boston Pioneers Free School Academy?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boston Pioneers Free School Academy take?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Boston Pioneers Free School Academy?
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy is in Boston, PE21 8SS, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boston Pioneers Free School Academy have a sixth form?
No, Boston Pioneers Free School Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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