Fishtoft Academy

About Fishtoft Academy

Fishtoft Academy’s headline Key Stage 2 result sits exactly on the Lincolnshire local authority average of 57 per cent of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. That places the school in the middle of the pack for its type, ranking 8th out of 15 primary schools in Boston and in the 53rd percentile locally. Nationally, it falls in the bottom 50 per cent of all primaries, at the 65th percentile. So while Fishtoft is not outperforming its neighbours, it is also not falling behind them — a solidly average performer in a county where only 10 out of 280 primary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. The school’s own most recent graded inspection, in 2014, awarded it Good overall, and an ungraded visit in 2024 confirmed it remains Good. That is a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2012, which rated the school Inadequate.

A closer look at the 2023/24 SATs breakdown shows some variation between subjects. Reading is a clear strength: 86 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard, and 29 per cent achieved a higher score. Writing also saw 86 per cent at the expected level, though no pupils reached the higher standard. Maths was weaker, with only 57 per cent at the expected level and 14 per cent at the higher level. No pupil achieved the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. The school’s ranking score of 57, based on the proportion reaching the expected standard in all three subjects, places it 123rd out of 280 primaries in Lincolnshire — again, right around the middle.

Fishtoft Academy is a small primary with 70 pupils, exactly at its capacity. It is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 21 applications for 11 places, and all nine first-preference applicants were offered a spot. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 48.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a forest school, sensory room, art studios and a sports hall, and the school runs clubs such as choir, science club and coding. SEND provision covers moderate learning difficulty, social and emotional mental health, speech and language communication, and autistic spectrum disorder. For families seeking a nearby Outstanding-rated alternative, St Thomas CofE Primary Academy is 3.3 km away. Fishtoft suits parents who want a small, full community primary with average outcomes, strong reading results, and a clear focus on inclusive support.

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