The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (121% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.6
11.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
28.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 200 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,456
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Peter Hollywood (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Clifford Moor Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RW
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Boston Spa Academy a selective school?
No. Boston Spa Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Boston Spa Academy's Ofsted rating?
Boston Spa Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Boston Spa Academy?
Boston Spa Academy currently has 1,456 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Boston Spa Academy take?
Boston Spa Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Boston Spa Academy?
Boston Spa Academy is in Wetherby, LS23 6RW, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Boston Spa Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Boston Spa Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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