The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Inadequate by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 31.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
31.7
12.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
12%
29.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 242 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 136 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,272
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- VOYAGE EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mr Austin Sheppard (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Inadequate
July 2024 | School Inspection
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Marian Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPark Academy
Primary · 344m away
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Primary · 1.0km away
Boston High School
Secondary · 1.0km away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Carlton Road Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Boston Endeavour Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Haven High Academy a selective school?
No. Haven High Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Haven High Academy's Ofsted rating?
Haven High Academy was rated Inadequate at its most recent inspection in September 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Haven High Academy?
Haven High Academy currently has 1,272 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Haven High Academy take?
Haven High Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Haven High Academy?
Haven High Academy is in Boston, PE21 9HB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Haven High Academy have a sixth form?
No, Haven High Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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