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Old Leake Primary Academy

Old Leake Primary Academy

Boston, PE22 9HRPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

194

Pupils

1.2x

Demand

About Old Leake Primary Academy

Old Leake Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the Boston community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Old Leake Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Vicki Hardwick, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10799th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 15 in Boston.

Old Leake Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 29 applications for 24 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Old Leake Primary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Cross Country, Football, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Boston, Old Leake Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressOld Main Road, Boston, Boston, PE22 9HR
HeadteacherVicki Hardwick
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils194
Free School Meals (FSM)41.2%
School Capacity194 / 210 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jan 2018
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (11 Jan 2018): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)

10799th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 79%

1035th of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 76%

11th of 15

In Boston

Top 73%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

50%

Expected Standard

3%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:67%
Higher:43%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 104
Expected:73%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -15%

'22/23

65%

'23/24

50%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosOutdoor Playground

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCross CountryFootballCricketDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingFilm ClubArt ClubDrama

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

24

Applications

29

Balanced

Applications roughly match available places

Applications to places ratio1.2x
0x1x2x3x5x+

24 families put this school as their 1st choice (83% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Old Leake Primary Academy

Old Leake Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01205870425www.oldleakeprimaryacademy.net

Old Main Road, Boston

Boston, PE22 9HR

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Old Main Road, Boston

Boston, PE22 9HR

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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