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Hawthorn Tree School

Boston, PE21 0PTPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 33 places
Ranking
#10,918
of 13,686 nationally

About Hawthorn Tree School

Hawthorn Tree School is a popular choice among Boston families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 82 applications for just 33 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.48. That means nearly two and a half families applied for every spot, and all 33 first-preference offers were taken up. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the sheer demand suggests a strong local reputation. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a capacity of 420 and currently 368 pupils on roll. It has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 32.9%, and its religious character is listed as 'does not apply'.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressToot Lane, Boston, Boston, PE21 0PT
HeadteacherSam Jessup
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils368
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity368 / 420 (88% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Dec 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
LibraryPlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsSports HallDining HallSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawthorn Tree School

Hawthorn Tree School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.