The short version
Average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 368
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sam Jessup (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Toot Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Boston Nursery School
Nursery · 1.5km away
The John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · 1.7km away
Boston Endeavour Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Primary · 1.8km away
Boston High School
Secondary · 2.1km away
The Boston Grammar School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hawthorn Tree School's Ofsted rating?
Hawthorn Tree School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hawthorn Tree School?
Hawthorn Tree School currently has 368 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hawthorn Tree School take?
Hawthorn Tree School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hawthorn Tree School?
Hawthorn Tree School is in Boston, PE21 0PT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hawthorn Tree School have a sixth form?
No, Hawthorn Tree School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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