The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
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
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 42 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 537
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 34.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Marc Neall (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE20 1HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Kirton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kirton Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kirton Primary School?
Kirton Primary School currently has 537 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kirton Primary School take?
Kirton Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kirton Primary School?
Kirton Primary School is in Boston, PE20 1HY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kirton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kirton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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