The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Gleed-Thornley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ashlawn Drive, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 9PX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · Very close
Boston Endeavour Academy
Academy · Very close
Tower Road Academy
Primary · Very close
Boston High School
Secondary · 542m away
Haven High Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Boston Grammar School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Boston Nursery School
Nursery · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston take?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston?
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston is in Boston, PE21 9PX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston have a sixth form?
No, Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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