Haven High Academy
About Haven High Academy
Haven High Academy received 143 first-preference applications for 253 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, meaning it was oversubscribed by a ratio of 1.05 to one. That modest oversubscription suggests a reasonable level of local demand, though it is worth noting that the school does not have a sixth form, which may affect its appeal for families looking for a full secondary-through-sixth-form route. There is no parent-view survey data available to give a direct sense of how current families rate the school, but the oversubscription figure indicates that a significant number of families in Boston are actively choosing it. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with a capacity of 1,275 and currently 1,272 on roll. Over a third of pupils (36.4%) are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and points to a community with higher-than-average levels of disadvantage.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: havenhighacademy.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications