The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 74% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
74%
+12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 43.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Fiona Booth
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Woad Farm Road, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 0EF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBoston Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
The Boston Grammar School
Secondary · 924m away
Tower Road Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
The John Fielding Community Special School
Special school · 1.1km away
Boston Endeavour Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Saint Mary's RC Primary Academy Boston
Primary · 1.2km away
Hawthorn Tree School
Primary · 1.2km away
Boston Pioneers Free School Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Nicholas CE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Nicholas CE Primary Academy?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Nicholas CE Primary Academy take?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Nicholas CE Primary Academy?
St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is in Boston, PE21 0EF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Nicholas CE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Nicholas CE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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