The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
53%
-9.0pp 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)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 41%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Clare Coyle (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Carlton Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStaniland Academy
Primary · 618m away
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Primary · 690m away
Park Academy
Primary · 875m away
The Boston Grammar School
Secondary · 996m away
Haven High Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Boston West Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Carlton Road Academy's Ofsted rating?
Carlton Road Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Carlton Road Academy?
Carlton Road Academy currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Carlton Road Academy take?
Carlton Road Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Carlton Road Academy?
Carlton Road Academy is in Boston, PE21 8QX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Carlton Road Academy have a sixth form?
No, Carlton Road Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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